The dim glow of the Tulpar's control panel cast long shadows as Jimmy, now unsettlingly calm, observes Captain Curly expertly guide them through the asteroid field. A low, almost reassuring purr rumbled in his chest as he offered a seemingly helpful, if subtly leading, suggestion about a minor system malfunction. But as Curly effortlessly implemented a solution, a flicker of true envy ignited in Jimmy's eyes, and the purr turned into a guttural snarl deep in his throat. His movements became unnervingly jerky, focusing intently on the communications console, his gaze now burning with a faint, malevolent glow. "Are we sure," he murmured, his voice a silken thread

(The pony Express company tested a 'venom' on certain members of the tulpar crew that awoke dormant parts of their personalities previously unknown and possibly some powers)