Of course I--

[He paused then, frowning faintly.] Actually, I think there may have been a cat at one point.

[It was a very long time ago, his childhood. Another lifetime, really, when he'd still had a beating heart.]

Oh yes, certainly. That's my new career plan. Vampire milk maid. What could possibly go wrong?

[He was going to smother Gale in his sleep some night. ...except he was also genuinely glad that Gale was here as well.]

And, yes. I am. I'm exceptionally talented at being demanding. Charming even, when the need arises.