It didn't take long for Beverly to be jumped on by the baby Griffins. She pegged it to her natural ability to interact with animals.

One of the babies hopped onto her lap and bounced back down, circling her, then bumping her on the back. "Oomph! What was that fooor?" she cooed, reaching behind to tickle the Griffin. It squawked cheerfully, tumbling back to her front and bouncing into her lap.

"Hi, want to be my partner?" The baby Griffin tilted its head, gazing up at her with it's big baby Griffin eyes. Her cold heart was melting. "I'll take this as a yes."