Quasit & Pearl (Pt.64)

Iyauliana glanced from Pearl to Quasit to the Mariri, in a circular pattern, her eyes big and bright as Gliese Prime's rings. When no one spoke for a short moment, the shine in her eyes dimmed a fraction.

All four of the Mariri's arms extended demonstratively, but remained silent.

Finally, Pearl found her tongue amid a flood of emotions, not the least of which was a nearly irresistible need to berate Quasit for...something. "Are you telling me, she can fly this ship before she's learned to talk? Or are you flying my ship?"

"Ostensibly, Iyauliana is piloting," Mariri stated calmly.