"And the end of all commerce in New York as the mundane population becomes terrified to leave their homes, causing a worldwide economic crash and a genocide of gnomes everywhere," Emma agreed. "They're safer here, for the sake of their un-undead comrades."

She pulled her sword out of Muertos to walk over and give Jack a kiss. "Besides, I need someone to keep an eye on you and tattle when you get in trouble. I can't read squirrel, so I bribed the gnomes."