"Ah, yes, I think I'd be much better off with a domestic housecat. Do you know of one that doesn't mind dogs and is affectionate?"

Yurick really wants a cat that will snuggle with him at night, or sleep in his lap while he reads. He knows they can be aloof and independent, but not all cats are like that.

Of course, if he's going to adopt a cat from this young god, he should be polite first. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude... may I ask your name?"