Huh. So I guess you'll be out past the fence a lot more, then.

[Boone wishes his own job gave him more opportunities to head out there. The village is nice enough, but... he's been curious about the deserts for a while now. And he'd like to see other places, too.]

Dunno if anyone's already told you, but creepers will run away from cats. Dogs don't like them either, they get restless when they know one's around. If you're gonna be out past the fence a lot, it could be useful to have one with you. Better than not knowing until you hear one hissing behind you, anyway.

[At which point it's generally too late.]