[Too late, she picked up the pup that's a lovebug and will love anyone and everyone. So Iris is going to just sit by Beatrix, looking up at her with such big eyes, her tail wagging a little against the ground.]

No... Perhaps a better life, but I think they would be able to handle fine with me. [Small pause.] At least the Flowers. [A small nod to Iris as reference to who he's talking about.] They were originally strays and would have grown up in the Wildlands had I not brought them here instead. The corgis, however, were in a more...questionable situation.

[That he won't get into detail unless she wants to know. Instead he looks at Iris and then just gives a small shrug.]

But whether you want it or not, attachments towards you will be made. And while you may choose to ignore it...there's nothing wrong in enjoying and experiencing the happiness it may bring.