(Speaking of the owner... Drybones, what has esssentially happened since you last checked up is that Nova and Zaana (who are now thoroughly in a relationship) left the store temporarily to get some privacy at Nova's house, and Rex was eaten and then spat out by Hauerkazkis's character Trey who joined in the absence. And Locke jumped on Strange's cage again, but he seems a little tied up at the moment<img alt=";)" src="./images/smilies/wink.gif" title="Wink"/>)<br/><br/>Zaana licks his nose playfully. "Sleeping bags don't digest their sleeping occupants; why should I digest mine?" she asks, respecting his wishes. "Although could I ask you to find me some food when we wake up? Being full reminds me of being fed, you see. I would go out hunting, but I'd be most likely to find a human or someone's pet, so..."