Skipper watched the exchange between Private and Ava. He knew now that she was a spy. No one could be as smart as Kowalski and into friendship. Obviously she had done her research. But who was she working for? He paused thinking it through. He would have to do a little snooping himself.

Ava saw Skipper sneaking looks at her. She sighed inwardly. 'This is going to be harder than I assumed,' she thought. 'Skipper doesn't trust me.' She realised she had lost track of the conversation.
"Don't you think so?" Private asked. Ava smiled at him. She liked Private. He was adorable. A bit childish though. And then there was Kowalski. He was a genius. Bit excitable. But he was still interesting. Rico seemed… well she didn't know yet. And Skipper seemed to be very distrusting. She wondered if he was always like that or her presence had brought on a severe bout of paranoia. She doubted she could gain his trust anytime soon. She focussed on Private, who was waiting on her answer.
She shrugged. "Sorry Private. I was just thinking. Anyway," she said, before he could repeat the question. "I was wondering if I could have a tour."
"A tour?" Private asked curiously.
"Yeah. Around the zoo. You know."
"I'll ask Skipper." Private said doubtfully. Private waddled over to Skipper.
"Permission to take Ava on a tour of the zoo." Private said.
Skipper hesitated. Who knows what intel she could gain from the zoo animals? Then again, it could be the perfect opportunity to do a bit of recon. "Granted." He said. "In fact, we'll all go." He added.
"Yes Skipper," Private said happily. They all headed out of base and onto the island.
"Let's go to Marlene first," Private suggested.
"Good idea Private," Skipper said smugly. Marlene was also female – she would be able to see through this 'Ava's' disguise. "Let's go men."