Erevan studies the quippers, and so does Glabbacat. After a moment, the cat familiar looks at the elf, who shakes his head in return.
"Not these fish," Erevan replies to the unspoken question. "Cats eat fish, yes, but these fish will eat cat if you give them a chance."
Obviously Glabbacat communicates telepathically, because almost immediately, the elf smiles and adds, "Yes, eating is the word for absorbing and taking into oneself. Only oozes eat without mouths."
Turning to Sarith, Erevan opens his mouth but hesitates. After a moment, he pushes on.
"So what happened before that slave got into the water with those fish?"