It's...I don't like the word pet. [She looks a little uncomfortable, whether it's with the word or with disagreeing with him.] Pet--I guess, it's sort of like they belong to someone. Kuro belongs to himself. But I take care of him. Keep him safe. I didn't...I mean, the barge is dangerous a lot of the time. Not safe for people and not safe for animals. I know. But if my warden hadn't gotten him for me to take care of, I dunno if I would be here. It--helps, sometimes. And some people. You know?