Alex smiles and nods, "Yup! Sh-she's a q-quick learner. S-smart, e-even for a rat. Sh-she knows some b-basic c-commands, like 'g-get', an' 's-t-o-p', 'c-cept not spelled of course. I just don't want her to think she's doin' somethin' wrong."

Alex played a move, "I-is this allowed?" He wasn't certain, but he was definately having an easier time learning this than he had learning swimming.