[ The thought makes K smile. Not teasing now, but something softer. Royce is a bit like a cat himself, he thinks, that's probably why Lady listens to him. ]

I'll keep an eye out for her. I hope I'm allowed to give her a treat for her services. [ Forgoing the water for now, he sips from his glass of wine. ] Should I bring anything? For the hunting. [ He doesn't mean a weapon. More checking if Royce anticipates needing anything, like maybe something to get cleaned up with. Which K intends to bring regardless of his answer — to clean any blood off Royce's hands. ]