She's been more than a little protective of him, too. While being back home had her relaxing just a little, because at least then she knew what the threats were, having died with him on the floor of that ship made the idea of losing him all too real. If he's been more protective of her, well, she hasn't exactly noticed.

The only person who's been overprotective of her these days is York, as far as she can tell. And she doesn't exactly appreciate it.

But he seems pleased about the pet, even if she's a little bemused by the entire thing. She never pegged North for wanting a pet so much, but she's glad to give him this. It will be a welcome distraction, at least, to focus on training this little thing. "Hrm, we're sure she's a she?" she wondered, looking the animal over.