At Deacon's call, both Narkissos and Ankaboot turned in the doctor's direction to see what it was, exactly, that Deacon had in store for the always-hungry tarantula. He strode forth and spied the caged mouse, as did Ankaboot, who looked just about ready to jump at the tasty little treat. Narkissos gave a laugh at Ankaboot and said, "Could she speak, I doubt she would have stopped thanking you by now." He hadn't the time to reach for the mouse by the time Amalia called for everyone to make themselves known. He held up his hand and called out to the first mate, "Ankaboot and I are here! We couldn't ever do without a fine meal, could we?"<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>