That's very kind of you to say, Spike... not all of the other reactions he's gotten have been quite so charitable. [ She tilts her head, examining him. ] I can't decide if it's his lips or his scales that are the most... lacking.

But I've named him Hans. After the new appendages we've gained here. [ She wiggles her fingers to show him. ]

[ Hans seems to brighten a little at the prospect of a swimming buddy and mostly just observes Raspberry's antics. ] He does seem happier here, though. Maybe we should let them play more often. I've been trying to get the poor dear to cheer up a little.