Walter nodded in appreciation. He pulled over one of the scrolls. "...Are you pursuing other subjects of research?" Is she going off topic as well?

The Cinccino frowned and folded her arms. "No! And I don't like her either!"
"Your trainer?"
"My owner." The Cinccino huffed. "When I was captured, I thought I'd have a Trainer! I'd fight and get stronger, and see the world! But they made me evolve and just keep me as a pet." She spat out the last word with nothing but distain.