I don't... I don't think this is a good idea.

[Near turns his eyes away from the cat, focusing on anything else.]

If we bonded it might be fine, but - right now it's not. And I would need time with you before I could promise anything. I can't bond with a stranger. Even like this.

[He sighs.]

I will... look into a temporary bond with someone. To tide me over until I can find a permanent one. Perhaps after that we can talk again.