[spirit_queen]

"I'm not sure if she's even awake yet," Taka said.

"She and the rest of the Cat envoy are staying at the Blackbird Inn," Nedakh said.

Alanna giggled. "Keeee!" she said, as she was unable to properly say "kitty". She stood up in his lap and patted Kioren's ears with childlike delight.

"I do. Men's clothing just doesn't suit you," he said.