Of the favorite creatures to keep as pets in Anduruna, ryuu-nekos indisputably top the list. But bright-eyed intelligence and fluffy affection are only a part of their appeal. Easily trained, they fill purposes ranging from nighttime household guardians, pest hunters, mail fetchers, even alarm clocks. And, with their rudimentary opposable thumbs, assiduous mischief makers. However, there is a serious side to ryuu-neko ownership.