The whole time, both Anitra and Rodrigo tended towards that slightly shocked air of unexpectedly having found a place to belong. They lived with people who enjoyed their society and wished to keep them close. It was a sensation Arsenic occasionally enjoyed herself these days. To be wanted was an extraordinary gift. The thing about The Spotted Custard was its general aura of welcome. So long as one was willing to tolerate the foibles of the staff and crew, the ship forgave you yours.
