[ Macaque listens to Lott, but he's distracted by Choco's mild stirring as well, the soft sounds she makes against him, watching her hand squeeze Lott's. It relieves him beyond measure that she's feeling safe enough to come around. ]

[ He smoothly continues the discussion, waiting patiently for her. ]

It's not something you need to come to a decision about right away. But you might get asked about the word, and that's why. By the same token, what other people think about the word 'owner' doesn't mean you have to change the way you think about or talk about it.