"Thank you. I get companionship and sanity with Daphne, you, and your mum, though... so really, I have it rather well off. I just need something to fill the spaces between." Astoria was a little less reluctant at the idea of getting a pet with the news that Draco wasn't so much objected to the idea as he was impartial.
Still, the remark about letting the business deal dangle a little due to a preference for time spent with her made Astoria smile a little. "I... hmm. Can I ask a question? ... Besides that one. If it doesn't make you want to run off to a business meeting to avoid the topic, we can plan a day and have it be just us. And maybe a pet if I can drag you to the pet store with me."