Rayne spent several long moments admiring the sight of the collared neko servicing a very fortunate man; long enough for him to need to be reminded of the topic of discussion.  “Oh, right!” The monk said, forcing his gaze away from the object of his envy.  “I personally think everybody is approaching this from the wrong angle, which could very well be the key to our success.”  After casting a glance around to ensure there were no prying ears, he leaned in and spoke in a hushed conspiratorial tone.<br/><br/>“Everybody is so up in arms about this so called ‘blight’ that they are losing focus on what the real issue is.  It isn’t that all these beautiful women are turning into even more beautiful kittygirls, hell, that’s a glaring benefit in my mind.  It isn’t even the fact that they can’t speak in anything other than that tongue of theirs, which admittedly is an inconvenience, but hardly something that can’t be worked around given the proper resources and time.  No, the truth of the matter is that the thing keeping this affliction from being a blessing is they are infertile.”<br/><br/>The monk lifted his wrapped hands up as if he had just gifted the group with a kernel of pure wisdom that was hiding in plain sight.  “So from there it becomes obvious, we find a way for these women to bear children and we can promptly collect our reward money!”<br/><br/>Rayne’s expression became more grim as he leaned back in his chair.  “I’m not going to claim I’m an expert when it comes to understanding this ‘blight’” He said air quoting the word.  “But ever since it first started, I had dedicated my life to understanding it and have done vast amounts of firsthand research and experimentation.  While the concept of my plan sounds easy, I can assure you after extensive trial and error that a resolution has yet to manifest itself.  I have tried whatever potions and magic, both divine and arcane, to get them-“ Once again the monk looked around at the people who crowded the inn and decided to keep it vague, “well, you know…  But nothing!  Still, I refuse to give up hope.  I am sure that there is a way and I will find it even if I have to mate every last neko in the land until my seed finally takes root.”<br/><br/>It was at that time Rayne noticed that the kittygirl server had been standing next to their table sometime during the latter part of his monolog.  “Ah!  Good!  You have finally made it to our table.  I would like to buy a round of four ales if you would please, young Miss.”  The monk withdrew a gold piece from his gi and placed it in the server’s hand while the other reached around and gave her firm ass a nice squeeze with his masterful touch.