Ariana's reading of the latest escapades of Ping, Puma and most importantly Frances was interrupted by the tiny rattle of quills. "Yes," she asked politely. Vinnie's small black eyes were bright in the glow of the computer monitor. "Dat Frances," he said with no small amount of hedge-hoggy pride, "she's got *spunk*." Ariana, Lolo, Buddy, Twos, Raz and Vinnie. [Posted in FML 5701]