"Interesting," Sylvando said. "Especially the mix of something potentially so beautiful amidst something so frightening. Though I am rather glad you chose that aspect rather than any of the bits that drove the man to madness. Until we know better how far the magic in this world extends, best not to take too many chances with such things."

"And on another note I've got to say, I'm surprised this hasn't dissolved by now," he said, gingerly poking the dead cat monster with the toe of his shoe. "Back home the monsters at least have the courtesy of vanishing into smoke when defeated."