<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/6D60Uq7.jpg)</div><br/>Snuffles was just fun to watch work, all those big muscles roiling under that thick fur. It was only unfortunate that he didn't seem particularly interested in having... other kinds of fun. He'd be a challenge, of course, but an enjoyable one.<br/><br/>"He is wonderful," Kieri agreed to Arwen, turning back to watch Snuffles. She had noticed her presence, of course, but hadn't chosen to acknowledge it until the other woman was ready. "He's done so much already in the Slums and will do more here. And all he needed was to be shown how he could help. We're doing great things here, I think. And we would be glad to have your help, or anyone's, to make them even greater."<br/><br/>"And speaking of help..." Kieri nodded her  thanks to Arwen, only to softly drop near Kasmina, who had been passing by. "I'm Kieri, you've heard of me, I hope? And of what I'm trying to do? Low people moving up, wealth moving around, that would be of interest, wouldn't it, to a merchant like you? Certainly more than you could expect from the severe religion and military that our strongest foes have to offer. Something to think about, if you care to choose where to put your loyalties next."<br/><br/>With that, Kieri left once more. There were always more things to do, especially given the threat of this new, powerful alliance.