[...it takes Kimblee a moment to suss out exactly what was meant by that first sentence, there; after a moment, he seems to dismiss the first bit as connected to whatever rambling was going on there and focuses on the second.]

The breeder? I believe he used the name Xanxus. He was very abrasive, and his prices were high; I'll let you know whether they're worth the cost.

Your field of study does sound fascinating, I must admit, even if the concept of it is a bit beyond me; the chimeras in Amestris were interesting creatures as well. However, creation has never exactly been my strong suit.

[Pettings! Oh god pettings everywhere that is awesome and you should feel awesome have a lot of murrrrring noises because wheee]

...as for the lake, I have. Why do you ask?