He was free to stare all he liked. For the time being, the cat contentedly stretched out as if it had all the time in the world. In the meantime, Chikusa heaved out a sigh.

"...I guess it helps... that for the most part they can wander off to do their own thing and get their own food..." He watched as the cat slunk down to the floor. "They're more intelligent than normal ones... Probably."