[ He sees that smile drop, and hears the hushed whisper just fine, but still he leans in and replies low. ]

Yes, but they rarely come into the city. Full moons are their only bad nights. Don't fear it; it is not likely you will cross paths with one unless you meet my friend Jack somehow, and he is a good fellow, I assure you.

[ Yeah, probably a good idea not to tell her about the Monstermetropolis under the city he helped found.]