"I'm not sure how healthy the animals here are, innately," he admits quietly. "Given the disruption in the elements in this world. Maybe I'm being overprotective, but...well. If you've ever had a pet, you know how it is."

Has Gortash ever had a pet? Barcus takes a moment to try to imagine that, and fails.

"Uhm--yes. Yes, I was just calling her kitty at first, but then she got into my workbench and ate an entire satchel full of smokepowder. I had to take her to the Shimmer Quarter for healing. Brat."

Mrrt. The cat appears to be more smug than anything else now.