*kicks IJ for eating my first attempt at commenting*
Just so you know, I only ever read Snupin by recommendation, and I put off reading this because, well, Snupin. But then someone mentioned 'Waiting for Godot' and here I am.
This story works on so many levels, not just the details of the carpet and the three-fold wards, but also the characters. Their conversations and the way that they were able to understand each other, despite not always saying exactly what they mean, was perfect. Thank you.