What a cute pup... not that he's going to say that. He's a cat right now. He's got to be aloof and stuff.

"Happy's a nice bonus. I focus more on the 'alive' part. It's the part that I've got the most trouble with. You've seen this town."

Taro's got some issues with keeping himself fed and warm in this place, but more than that he's used to having to fight for survival. Usually not literally... he tends to run away from fights most of the time.