"She's a cat! I think biting and clawing is how they roll." He shakes his head. "What makes you think she'll like a basket more than a backpack? At least with a backpack we can zip it so her head sticks out."

But he follows Zou in the direction of the Inn. They could probably just stuff Emergency Rations in a bag and take her, but Zouichi seems to think that the ride should be comfortable for her, and maybe he has a point.