[Dragaera] Lifespans of familiars (Was Vlad & Cawti & Dzur Speculation)

[David Maxwell]

> (in response to a number of posts)
> Remember Vlad's contract with Loiosh's mother! (from memory, so not 100%
> precise):
> 
>   And what will you give it in return?
> 
>   My friendship, long life, and fresh red meat without hunting.
> 
> *Long life*. Evidently the familiar bond extends the familiar's lifespan
> beyond the norm for its species, possibly for as long as the master lives.

I don't reason this as any more of a guarantee than saying goodbye to a
Vulcan.

Your speculation could be true, or "long life" == "well fed". I don't think
the text is evidence for either side, but I default to "well fed", without
further argument.

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