[He mumbles a "yeah" in response to her first question, a bit surprised when she makes herself comfy on his lap. His arms wind around her in a loose hug and he nuzzles back, offering her a quiet, rumbling purr or two. His mother was never hesitant about telling him these stories, though he can't remember ever being overly curious about their world. He's glad he can share them now.]

Maybe it's best to pet the ones here. It's dangerous where we live, sometimes. And sometimes food is hard to find. If there was a way I know you'd stay safe, though, I'd show you Kira. Definitely.

[The big cities are better, more protected and prosperous, with a wealth of food and vendors that sell anything one can imagine--but Asato doesn't know that.]