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‘But Mobo!’ Saffron blurted out, 'not all of us are mean and stupid, some of us really love animals, look after ...’
Mobo didn’t let her finish. He chattered angrily, more fluffed up than ever. ‘Animals! Animals! That is what you call us! Do you really think we are so different? We love, fear, build and dream, as you do! Are humans not also animals?'
‘Yes, that is how I feel, Mobo my friend. My very favourite people are Magic and Kiwi. I love them much, much more than my family.’
‘Kiwi! Fang tooth! Sharp claw! Humph ... Ronnie, I know you are a good person, but you have very bad taste, humph ...’
Saffron picked up the mobile phone again. She thought it was about time for a change of subject. Mobo was totally gorgeous, but touchy! ‘Let’s ring my friend Rowan. How about I ring him on this mobile while you listen. I’ll tell him I’ve got to go, then you can ring him up and I’ll talk to him through you.’
‘O.K. Ronnie, let us begin, no time to waste, must be gone - back to Telara - must practise phonecalls - stay discreet.’
Saffron rang Rowan, who was really excited to hear from her. ‘Life’s been really boring 'round here since you left!’
‘Uh, oh, Rowan the line’s breaking up - can’t hear you any more,’ she lied, ‘I’ll ring you straight back.’
Mobo hopped onto her shoulder and she nuzzled his fluffy feathers. ‘O.K. bird, do your stuff!’