[ Ace's features soften slightly, and he responds with a smile. The boy in front of him appears to be genuinely passionate about his job, and it's good to know that these animals get proper care also here.

Not to mention this would be one of his favourite subjects. ]

They're very common, we have various types of them as well. I learnt a thing or two at the ranch at Akademeia, so I can say that I've got the basics covered. [ That, and maybe a bit more, but for all he knows, it might be slightly different here. ] ... They are really intelligent creatures, aren't they?