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The praise sent Preeti's tail a-wagging, and a beaming smile curved her lips. I've had good luck lately, she said modestly, then added, irresistibly, It's actually not so difficult. I can teach you. She was aware that game did not always come this easily; perhaps her hunger and her fervency to find her mother combined gave her a boost.

I'm Preeti, she replied, and shook her head. Don't worry. I think everyone gets a little testy when they are hungry. She certainly wasn't immune to what some might call "hanger" (a word she'd gleefully add to her vocabulary if given the chance). Besides, she'd sort of woken Maia up by eating—anyone might be a little irritated by that in the current climate.

She cocked her head. Do you live around here? Preeti asked, curious.