Chapter 6, Phoney's Inferno Summary

Chapter 6 opens with Thorne running toward the house, fearing for Grandma. The dragon tells them to be careful, and that they won't help Grandma by being hurt. Thorne, Fone, Ted, and the dragon approach, only to find Grandma Ben alive and well, although she has clearly been fighting. Grandma tells them the rat creatures were weak, and that she has fought them before. Additionally, she tells them they became less willing to fight once Fone left. Thorne tells her they were almost captured, but were saved by the dragon. After a pause, Grandma says hello to the dragon, who responds by calling her by her first name, Rose. The two speak as though they know one another, and lament that it has been a long time. The dragon says it appears all is under control, and Grandma clearly wants...