"Good to see we agree on that much." Riou said to EMily with a smile. He looks at Gwen. "Well, while I know it may not be the fastest way, I think it's a good thing that you are keeping it as a possibility. You may never find this shortcut. It's best to have a backup plan. Always have an escape route and a secondary plan."
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"Goodnight, Valentine." Jowy says as she leaves. "Well, they are similar to the Kobold which are the same, but with dog characteristics. You're human like with cat characteristics. The best alternate name I could think up would be clawed or something. Not much of a name, really. I like cat-people, better."