# Bat — Short Fiction character guide

> Bat in Short Fiction by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-iv-the-defeat-of-the-ancient-ones

## Who they are

A creature or character associated with the caves and the Black Ones.

## Relationships

### [Steena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/steena)

_romantic_

A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection.

### [Cliff Moran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/cliff_moran)

_friendship_

Brothers-in-arms who share a rough camaraderie and mutual trust.

### [Steena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/steena)

_romantic_

A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection.

### [Cliff Moran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/cliff_moran)

_friendship_

Brothers-in-arms who share a rough camaraderie and mutual trust.

### [Steena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/steena)

_romantic_

A tender, devoted romantic relationship built on mutual care and quiet affection.

## In the story

### [All Cats Are Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_3_se/chapters/all-cats-are-gray)

Steena's gray tomcat; can see the invisible alien and alerts Steena to its presence.

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