"He's an acquired taste," Rex remarked, taking a sip. Then, smirking, he added, "Much like his namesake. I never thought I'd like a cat. But then, I never thought I'd like you, either." He took a bite of his sandwich and chewed thoughtfully. Turning serious again, he said, "How is this supposed to work. Do you want me to give you receipts once I've done my shopping?" None too pleased with the idea, but it was better than having Iago approve of his spending before he did it.