"It's not carelessness! There were Public Service Announcements every year about this to pet owners! It's a common thing not to know!" Gen protested. "And cats-as-flames-thingies aren't a thing on my world! You have actual magic, which is, mind you, incredible - but it's not something I've seen outside of this dream!"

Would they ever be over this misunderstanding?

Gen smiled sheepishly. "Because I like not being exploded?"