[ Blinks. ] A pet. When'd that happen? [ It's not his usual "hey, why did no one tell me these things?" tone, but it's closer. He wants to hear about the little things too, you know. ]
[ A wistful sigh. ] Me, too, with Lacus. I... can't even think what I'd be like, here, without her, you know? [ He wrings his hands together. ] That's why I almost said no.