<div class="floatright">(http://www.clydecaldwell.com/jpgs/large_images/azure_bonds.jpg)</div>The redhead threw her elder sister a sympathetic look.  Taking two plates, she loaded them with meat the cat girl had yet to abuse and passed one to Rose.<br/><br/>For a moment, her eyes watered and her lower lip shook, but she pledged quietly to rejoice in her newly discovered family and land.  "I'm here, Crassus, and I mean to do exactly as you ask."  She nibbled on the meat, letting the rich flavors sooth her.