Neville isn't trying to torture his friend. He's just a little slow sometimes, and generally thinks of Asato as more human than cat so he presses out of genuine concern. "But surely -- I could get Merlin? He's such a powerful wizard, he must know some magic --," he trails off, biting his bottom lip. Neville has a history of helping his friends, and he counts Asato as one of his best. He doesn't like feeling helpless.