[Yeah, he didn't need to, and it was a silly question to ask as well.]

Well, at any rate... we are now stuck with a bunch of goats. Not all are coming with us, but...

[She clears her throat, realizing how ridiculous this might sound.]

... The leader insisted that we take some of the smaller, weaker ones so I hope you all like goat's milk and cheese. Do not ask me how we figured that.