(Okay... Cifero's about 5 inches taller...)
Cifero blushed and smiled, rubbing the back of his head. "Anytime," he said, swishing his tail. As he stood there, his belly growled a little.
Clare thought for a moment. "Well... I had just escaped from..." The wolf blushed. "A... A rather nasty city, and I was looking for a place to stay." She smiled and sat down. "I saw the add in the paper and decided I might check it out, and... Well, here I am."