The places we come from have a way of shaping us. The people we grow up around too. [She may have a loving circle of friends, family even, in Luceti, but they will never replace the one she was born with.]

No, I think you're right. He likes animals too. I imagine him sighing, removing his glasses to give them a good clean, and shaking his head before relenting. But petsitting! That would be fun. I'm sure it'd take some stress of people's minds. [She smirks as well, also joking along, but don't many of their jokes and teasing become reality in one way or another? like those aprons]