> >  Mira squashes an irrational jealousy, "Aren't they just adorable?"
>
>"Yes." Lessa almost coos, "Do you know what they are?"
>
>One of the small creatures opens it's mouth and yawns. You can see it
>has sharp teeth, certainly not the teeth of a herbivore.

"Nope. Not a clue. Only that their names are Snu and Kiki and they are now 
ship's company," Mira says, suddenly grateful the woman has something to 
take her mind off her daughter.

"Jac? Think you could go get some milk and some fresh meat from the galley? 
And bring a knife in case I need to cut up the meat," Mira instructs, 
knowing she could always use a scalpel, but why muddy the waters.

Mira