"Oh...well, I've always had a closeness with animals back home. Even before magic was introduced into my world, and I was able to talk to them. I'm still working on finding ways to fully communicate with them here, but it seems to be enough that we can understand each others' feelings. So they know that I don't want to see them harmed, and I'll do my very best to help them. But I need their help too, so I'm glad they're willing to work with me."