Have you come to feel something of an affinity to rats?

[Just bluntly asking a stranger if he kins rats seems fine, especially in a situation like this. But he hums either way, standing straighter as his eyes focus over in Felix's direction.]

However, I'd be fine with watching them. They've scattered rather randomly, so far, so I wonder if you might have some sort of "bait" to offer out, instead. If they're such hoarders, it may prove useful. Ah, I'm in a good spot either way, so I'll keep my eyes open. Go ahead.