The appearance and portioning of the whiskey is observed without comment.

There is always, unceasingly, a part of Ellis that just craves—

No. It is unconsulted. It is of no consequence.

"No."

There is no real invitation towards further discussion in the answer. Ellis' life is not very well suited for pets of most stripes. However, after a moment when he makes a thoughtful noise, almost relenting, Richard might assume it's Ellis reconsidering his position, but the addition is, "I've wondered if Wysteria would keep a goat."

Wysteria would not.