The big lug sure can turn into a sentimental pile of goo sometimes. Abe shakes his head with some bemusement, quite familiar with these turns. After all, Hellboy is still a youth at heart and hasn't outgrown his childlike wants -- but it would be a truly sad thing if he ever did.

"Oh now, Red, I know that look of yours. I hope you didn't detain the little fellow from his own world any longer than he wished to stay. Even if you could keep him, if the cat's manners are indeed in line with Zorro's, think of all the resulting kittens!"