These amazing and cute Neko where a mechanized suit because they are used to fire elements and specifically lava so there suit is actually resistant and protects them and others from combustion or accidental burning while protecting them as well. 300 years ago on aspire the neko were actually sought after a slaves. They had to develop a system in with which they could protect themselves and freed themselves and due to this they developed mechanically cybernetic suits.  That's allowed them to hide weapons and free themselves during what is referred to as the neko uprising of 3039  And they alternately liberated themselves and were recognized as a freak species they also set the record straight that this kind of behavior is not to be tolerated it drew the attention of the nobles and upper class of Aspire and they put a stop to all forms of slavery there is no longer slavery although there is slight anarchy in Aspire.  In aspire they are very much an elemental race dealing with fire as their element so they excel in pyromancy candle scrying prosperity and wealth bringing as well as love and relationship magic. It is important though that you realize you can't just task your companion expect them to do it they do expect an offering and for you to treat them as respect and be their friend before they will ever accept a task from you.  They have festivals and holidays that center around their liberation as well as that bring them closer together as a race. They even have their own art form! They make their own music and they absolutely love psytrance!! In order to give them offerings they love candles floral smells and incense.