"It didn't have a name. It was a creature from space - we called it the Thing. It could eat animals, including people, and make copies out of them."

Kinner can't help but shudder at the idea of another Kinner in his place.

"You ever come across somethin' like that in your travels, ma'am?" Kinner figures it wouldn't hurt to ask, especially if his guess about this lady's nature is correct.