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A smile tugged at Solstice’s lips as she looked down at Reel’s moth. It seemed so out of place in this artificial environment, in the black-gloved palm of a soldier. Similar to how Reel seemed a little out of place with the battle veterans of the team…

Something rushed by Solstice’s leg.

“Daniel NO!” Solstice grabbed the black Loth-cat mid-pounce. Reel stepped back, shielding the moth with his hand. “I’m sorry,” Solstice said, and then glared at Daniel. “Bad kitty.”

“It’s all right,” Reel said with a wave of his hand. He released the moth, and as the little insect fluttered off Daniel twitched his tail and watched as it disappeared safely into a ventilation shaft.

“If we have in infestation of moths I’m blaming you,” Broker called to Reel.

“If that happens, just blame Daniel.” Solstice winked to Reel. Daniel let out an angry yowl, and wriggled out of Solstice’s grip. The Loth-cat leapt from her arms onto Reel’s helmet.

Solstice covered her mouth to suppress her giggling. Reel shook his head, once, twice, but the cat remained. Solstice reached up to remove the cat, but Daniel swatted her hand away. Reel’s attempt was met with similar results.

“Does the cat… do this a lot?” Will asked as he approached them, one eyebrow cocked.

“No,” Solstice said, recovering herself. “He likes you, Reel. This is some form of… bonding… ceremony.”

“That’s a bright side here, at least!” Reel said, a grin in his voice.