The girl didn't sound very nice, although Puff might have been a little biased. It certainly sounded as though Jareth had done everything possible. He wondered how any person could be so cruel, and why. He was transfixed by the story and felt himself drawn into it. He did not know if there was room for a dragon in this magical kingdom, but at least whilst they were all in the hospital he could be there and witness it.
"Is she trapped here too?" he asked wonderingly. "Or does she choose to be here, to be cruel?"