DAYS LATER
Niall has set up shop in his very own laboratory inside the Lammermoor mansion. Naturally, Elandior and Hans Lammermoor spared no expense for such a gifted beast tamer, coach, and curse-breaker.
Lightning and I have come to visit Niall, choosing a moment when Kaline and Hans happen to be out on a ride together. Although Lightning did NOT want to leave our cubs, I convinced her that we needed to see Niall without fear that they might be inadvertently harmed by his work.
The next hurdle: seeing Niall without raising eyebrows. Everyone knows about Lightning's refusal to leave her babies and even let anyone near them. However, she has been in the tiger den for days without fresh air and sunshine. The cubs still haven't opened their eyes, and it's doubtful that they'd care if we slipped out briefly.
So, Niall made a big to-do about taking us out in the gardens with fresh air. The temperature obviously isn't right for the cubs. They shouldn't be exposed to the elements.
