Rhea'li tilts his head -- humans? -- before he nods, as if to confirm the existence of talking cats. Because of course talking cats exist, and certain ones are purrfectly fine with casually threatening him despite being no taller than his knees.

"Talking cats are not particularly common." An extreme rarity, even. "I had the pleasure of meeting one who would happily tell me tales of her friends."

Or rather, gossip like an aged aunt. It was little surprise Tataru got on terribly well with Senri... too well. He wonders if Soroban successfully brought back the requested dango to the rotund feline.

"Animals are not so different from us." He smiles fondly, gesturing with a hand as he speaks. "But they cherish the simple pleasures and do not worry overly much of what comes next."