The minute the rat stepped forward, nose twitching like crazy, little beady eyes bugged out, she snatched him up. She was gentle, grabbing him around the middle and then cradling him in both hands when she got him close enough. She held him against her chest and petted him lightly, still cooing before turning and holding him out to Janis.
"Here you go! Safe and sound." She grinned and settled her fists on her hips. "You sound like you need a tonic or something. Have you tried the nurse?"
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