The compliment had him preening and it was obvious to anyone that might’ve noticed. He did enjoy being praised especially over something complicated. He wanted to leave a good, lasting impression on her and her cobra friend because when it came down to it he was a predator and he did not want them to be afraid for no reason. Some things were beyond his control but what he could do he did well.
“I’ll find new tactics,” he promised, playing along.
When the question came regarding his job placement Eden smiled. “I work with the cats, the lions and tigers...” because who better to command a pack of wild cats than him?