Moonspear intervals of twelve seconds

Mintaka let out a loud whine as Keres cleaned her face - a mild complaint, really, because she knew she needed it. It was just that she didn't always like that close of touch. Face-to-face. It was uncomfortable, being fussed over, and she wasn't really used to it. Watched like a hawk, yes, but much of her family were not particularly touchy. 

"So many powers," she explained, a grin spreading across her maw when her aunt finished cleaning her up. Not once did she notice the squirrel. "Mostly I'm just super strong and scary and stuff. I scare all the bad things away." 

Bright blue eyes lit up and Mintaka leaned forward. "You like to explore, too?" Man, this woman was great! How had they not met before? "I love the stars! They're like... little lightning bugs all stuck up in the sky." Satisfied with her explanation, Mintaka tipped her head to the side. "What do you know about stars, Auntie Keres?"