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SAHRAI was a little worried about Abby meeting the murder mitten feline but she seemed to know what she was doing. There was always the danger of Sapphire attacking so I kept my finger hovered over my controlband so if necessary, I could engage the emergency forcefield. I’d never had to use it so I wasn't entirely sure if it worked, but it was good to have a failsafe.
Luckily, Abby seemed to be keeping her distance. “She’s gorgeous.”
“She is, isn’t she?” I glanced back, wishing Tilly was here. While she wasn’t a vet, she’d been working with Sapphire for many years and seemed to have some kind of rapport or bond.
“It’s so tempting to go over and pet her but I’d most definitely lose my hand. Or my face,” Abby whispered, the longing clear in her voice.
“That’s not too bad. How long be
