"My father and I were rat catchers. I was 19 and had recently begun to use my ability. I caught the ear of the ringmaster and when I refused her offer, she killed my father. Naturally I took the job." A series of squeks pervaded the air and Dietrich smiled once more.<br/>"Maus was a stray here. Took him in and in return he became my right hand. Also he wants to know if your always this lovely or just when the moon paints your skin alabaster." Dietrich gave a rougish smile. Seemed unfair for such a lovely creature to be unadmired.