Flynn didn't have that much experience with cats, but this one was just plain weird-looking to his mind. Hairless, wonky eyes, and its purr sounded more like an electronic whine. Which was...suggestive of something. "Good name for him. Certainly better than byte, which might give him ideas. Where'd you find this fellow, hmm?"
Talking about small things seemed the best way to start. It was clear from things she'd said earlier that something was badly wrong, and it involved Sam. He was already resigned to that in his heart, but could take a few minutes before finding out exactly what.