The chupacabra wandered in from Mudcat Alley and laid its chin on Pekoe's lap. Pekoe dipped his finger in the small cup of Amaretto and offered it to his old friend. It licked every trace from Pekoe's finger. Harmi heard its footsteps and came back to the tea kitchen to do the same. 'Llulah followed closely and copied her example. Greetings completed, the chupacabra harrumphed into a heap on its favourite warm spot on the worn hickory floor.