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[She may notice the bunny tensing minutely at the first touch, but soon enough he relaxes into it.]
They are, aren't they? [Her innocent wonder is kind of touching, but he carefully chooses to ignore that feeling.] Just like velvet.
[Then he glances around at the other animals, some of which seem to be hovering nearby as though wondering if they should get in on this petting action.] Have you thought about getting a pet?