[He feels a little bad, not being able to give a more concrete assurance or solution...the pitfalls of being a chronic people-pleaser. Alas. But it's true there's little more any of them can do, at least for now.

He brightens a bit at the question, nodding.]

There are a few strays that live around here. I used to feed the strays back home, too, so I just sort of kept it up once I got here.

[Yu "always has a cat treat in his pocket" Narukami, ladies and gents. The sheer anticipation and hope on Barong's face is enough to have Yu patting him again, though. Yes, yes, you are a very good protector of mankind. The goodest.]