[ D'Artagnan leads the way, pushing aside the partition that screens off their room. Immediately, Koroleva is nosing over to him. He stays between her and Billy, and it's abundantly clear that she's trying to get around him to investigate the new scent. D'Artagnan reaches out, getting his arm around her considerable neck. ]

Shh, shh. It's all right, Koroleva, he's a friend. He's safe. This is Billy, he's our new roommate.

[ This stops Koroleva from moving, but her keen reptilian eyes stay on the teenager. D'Artagnan calls to him over his shoulder. ]

Come in and meet her. The bahari are the only animals allowed here. I think the Captain gives them special treatment. It's okay, she won't bite.

[ ...most likely. ]