"With that barrier up, there should be all sorts of interesting rats. That could keep a cat busy for a long time. Provided they get enough food."

That last bit was non-negotiable. That was the biggest cost when it came to keeping this particular cat. Judar's appetite could be monstrous at times and it didn't really matter to him whether his funds could support that or not. He'd already bankrupted a few unsuspecting tourists by ingratiating himself into their party as long as there was food on the table and making a quick exit once it was gone. It was so much easier when he was growing up and people just gave him whatever he wanted whenever he asked for it...