He wasn't sure if she was being serious or not, but he didn't see any telltale signs that indicated humour. So he kept petting the little furball and smiled up at the lady. "They're common here?"

But when she mentioned 'monsters' he had to sigh at the four legged furball who was busy doing the tail wag thing for a moment before returning his gaze to his two legged companion. "Not sure he qualifies as a monster. But maybe he'll earn it when he gets bigger."