[ looking up finally and over at Tara, speaking directly to her. for the record, she will do like a little mew in response to gale every time, so they do at least sound like they're having a conversation. ]

Tara, did you want something from our friend War? [ `mew.`] Hm. [ another mew. ] Uh-huh. [ tara licks her own paw. ] Alright.

[ looking back at war. ]

I imagine she's simply curious. She finds it quite baffling how secretive you all are about your identities, but I imagine it is the same feeling she has when she finds a closed door and would prefer that it be opened, even though sometimes you are simply attempting to use the water closet in privacy.