"Never, my darling," Janius responded, bringing an arm around Kaleeth's side, "I'd probably not be nearly as happy, likely." He then turned back to Ciinriel with a grin. "I'm glad that you're looking forward to it. They can be a bit of a handful sometimes, but patience prevails. You'll enjoy yourself with that attitude."

Janius turned his head to Kaleeth and gave her a quick peck on the snout. He almost turned her question back at her, but he suspected that it would evoke homesickness more than anything.

Unfolding his arms, Fendros spoke up. "So, Jo'rashaad, I didn't see what you had obtained for breakfast. What have you got cooking here?"