The larger one, which Nickolai recalled was an "Uncia," was more animalistic, less humanoid.The larger one, which Nickolai recalled was an "Uncia," was more animalistic, less humanoid. He had large teeth, but he seemed to smile and laugh a lot. They were not speaking in any language he knew; he knew that all three of the major feline races on Pendor had their own languages. The smaller one had to be a Felinzi; since they were based on terran Felis Domesticus, it wasn't possible to actually identify a common species fur color. His tail was long and active, with small black rings becoming more pronounced closer towards the tip. He looked somewhat like a housecat facially, although his lower jaw seemed to be heavier, and more substantial, than a cat's. Also, he was less "animal-like" in appearance than his companion. Nickolai reflected that the current craze among Terrans for Felinzi was more than a little understandable; the example he was looking at certainly was a slinky, sexy one! But then, four years ago it had been Mephits. His roommate had gotten caught up in that one. "Hi!" He started at the explosive greeting behind him, turned and hugged his assailant. "Hi!" he returned. "You made it," Jofuran said. |