[Gretin]

Although Hembar had never encountered a live meech before, she'd dealt with other animals before and she felt the sudden change in the meech's disposition. "No, wait, don't!" she called, but it was too late.

She started following cautiously... This was becoming a rather dangerous situation for her, not because of any harm that might be caused to her, but because she might be called to defend herself and she didn't want to draw attention, especially not this soon.


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"Very well," Ralph seemed half satisfied at least, but he still didn't trust the vykkers not to try something. Walking to the next room where Praetyre had indicated, he called to the intern, "Hey, Slap is it? Your vykker friend wants you to come and keep an eye on this mudokon."