[Hiyori is listening pretty closely, satisfied that Eric's engaged enough to sit down, pursing his lips and following the reasoning, gears turning in his head. But not if they're like that slams the brakes.]

Hang on. You're talking like you've gathered how much I know about your situations... So I won't cut corners.

[His brow creases. So does the cat's.]

Do you only have a backyard full of tigers because you cut their claws back to the length you wanted them?