"Yeah, I really do care about all animals.  I'd go on a long monologue about how much I care, but you'd probably get bored of it.  In any case, thanks for saying that I'd be a great employee here, Zaana.  It means a lot to me," Nova said as he hugged Zaana again, gently patting her belly. "By the way, the reason I'm not afraid of being locked up with a giant serpent like you is because I've actually eaten bigger.  I didn't digest them, of course.  I merely pinned down any violent animals I met and kept them in my belly until they decided to be nice."