my heart runs on gasoline vapors

While Basilisk seemed, to some degree, unimpressed, Lefty remained impassive, appearing eager to please. He asked about children, and they nodded. "I cared for my brothers and sisters when they were still suckling, and helped to raise them. I know how to care for a child, yes!" Chipper.

Spider needed food and to be taken care of. Lefty noted the importance of taking care of the Prince's child, and then dipped their head again. "With your permission, Prince Basilisk, I would make a bird my companion, so that I could keep an eye on Spider when I am required elsewhere."

Lefty is already thinking ahead. Their strategic mind forms. Reacts. "I have not, no. I have observed an amount of pragmatism and reliance on deed, not word, but anything you have to tell me will be greatly appreciated."