Between Madoka's and Maru's reaction to the question Piccolo was content to let things slide. She clearly knew he wasn't an ordinary cat and still adored him, and vice versa, so that was all fine and good. But one of Maru's words struck him. He frowned slightly.

"Did you say 'vampire'?" Why would a vampire hide as a cat? More importantly, why was Madoka friends with a vampire!? Piccolo narrowed his eyes at Maru but remained calm for the moment. "What kind of vampire? You're not going to go biting her, are you? Or drain her energy without her knowing?"