[color=598527]"Hhhmmm..."[/color] Illyana focussed on the task at hand, wanting to distract herself as much as possible from thoughts of the circus and the things that each of them had experienced there.

She had never seen a yellow ball python in person, but of course had read about them in her books about African fauna. She wondered how Aurel had come by her...his explanation about Bengal made sense if he was German, but had he been to Africa? She doubted that, given his complexion. It was possible that she had come to the United States as an egg, or had escaped from some exotic animal trade...either way, Illyana was sure that she had fallen into the best hands possible.

Suddenly, a light clicked on in her brain. [color=598527]"What about Lemon?"[/color] But as the name came out of her mouth, she disliked it. Lemon's could be delicious, but most people associated them with an intense sour flavor. It wouldn't be right for such a regal and beautiful creature. [color=598527]"No, no..."[/color] she said, holding up her arm so that Bengal could transfer back to Aurel. [color=598527]"Something yellow...or white...not Daisy..."[/color] That was far too feminine.

Her brow furrowed and she placed her bent index finger against her chin in the posture of thought, wracking her brain. Then, it came to her. [color=598527]"How about Ginger!?"[/color] she said, the enthusiasm immediately returning to her voice. She liked this idea. It was simple, descriptive, feminine, and sounded a little exotic. Besides, Illyana was a particular fan of candied ginger and ginger-flavored tea.