"Because most people would be weirded out if they come in and see a talking cat. At least one without an obvious owner around, since apparently omens can talk." His doesn't so far, but he can tell what she's thinking anyway. Maybe she's just quiet like Toshiko is.

"And also most people would chase pets away from human food. They don't tend to look super well on us eating it. Apparently it's bad for us?"