Fendros gave Leaps a thoughtful look. "I had assumed that he would be joining us, but now that you mention it, you're right, the desert isn't good for him." Fendros gave S'ajira and Jo'rashaad an apologetic look, "He's...not too hard the take care of. He just needs to be fed twice a day and given some stimulation. He is even smart enough to relieve himself in a tray if you prompt him where. He mostly gets stimulation from the children, actually. He never wanders far from them and he seems a bit protective at times." Fendros' face changed with another thought, "But it's not fair that we suddenly hand him off. I'm sure we can find someone else to watch him while we're gone."

Leaps twisted his head enjoyably under Ciinriel's hand. With a friendly croak he lifted his chin onto her leg.

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The corners of Tzirret's mouth along with his ears went up as he spotted Ma'tanza and her family enter the dining hall. He was surprised to see them as soon as he did. Raising his hand, he waved to them in greeting.

"Good morning," he said perhaps a bit too chirpily as they approached, given M'ibasa's apparent mood. "How is everyone feeling?"

In addition to his greetings, Tzirret stood up to give Ma'tanza a quick hug.