Well, Iros is just putting his own understanding in place. He'd *let* it happen, maybe, but he'd also do everything to make sure that Sealchild knew Turnspit was *his*.

The aughisky are trying to recreate the Dog People -- though they're not quite sure what standard they're going for, because there haven't been True Dogs in generations.

Hee. The aughisky wouldn't like the lifespan, though.