[There's a bit of a pause on Near's end.]

I wouldn't want to put anyone at risk.

I suppose it depends on what you had in mind.

I have two smallish creatures in my home at the moment, but one is a wormipede I can keep safely in a cage and another is basically a dog. I haven't had any real urge to hunt either.

I suppose I'm thinking a cat would be more likely to dart around and stir that instinct. I could be wrong.

[Not something he'd usually easily admit, but this is a rather unique situation.]

...Would I need to put down a litter box?

[The hyena will get into it for sure.]

[Near shrugs.]

I don't know how you function.

That's good to hear. I'm not doing this just to accept a freeloader.

[He's not trying to be vicious, just stating facts.]

...Yes. I suppose I am.

Alright.

Provide your own food, clean up after yourself, and don't get in my way.

[Though it will be easier for Mogget to avoid him than the other way around.]

Yes.

That's all.

It seems we do.

Yes.

But if I do, I expect you to run and for us not to meet again until my issues are resolved.

Then we have an agreement.

Perhaps somewhere near the docks.