[ Vindication! She'd throw her hands in the air in a cheer if it were appropriate but instead she settles for a smug little grin over Viktor's shoulder aimed directly at her co-parent.

Mali seems more than pleased to be picked up, skittering around the small circumference that Viktor's hand provides. Veliki looks on, unconcerned but wary about his mate being plucked from their comfy basket until they swap places. ]

Yup. Eating normally, sleeping normally - at least as far as we can tell. Dr. Rutherford had been keeping a close eye on them both. I guess it helps that there's one of each so that he can really compare. I'm sure he'd tell us too if there was anything strange about his behaviour.

[ Apart from the constant ticking and whirring of his gears. ]