I wouldn’t call it nepotism really, Mariner is very qualified and competent.

Fun fact, polydactyly is a dominant trait, and has become more and more common over the past 200 years.

The way she eats, she may very well be a flerken.

I believe it’s much more common to be either just the front paws or just the rear (with just the front being the most common).

Bonus Trixie picture

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