Murdered he was... in cold blood, too. Dunno who did it but we've an eye out to say the least.

[ Definitely not pets. Ron had never seen them as such. They were always his partners, his comrades, his friends if they let him in enough.

His fingers seem to close tighter around his mug as he mentions the murder. Thankfully he'll spare Emi all the gruesome details. ]

The soulless blokes seem to be more willing to stay put but if ever you find yourself with a proper shinki, best make sure they're safe is all m'saying.