[It's not. It's dull, muted excitement. Tsukikage's not sure if that's just how Ray is or if that's a consequence of her parents' abuse. Or both.]

A dog would be nice. Buddy could always use a friend. [Tsukikage's super attached to his big golden retriever. He's getting on with the years but he's a trusted companion.] A bird works too. There's plenty of room for it.

Why did the doctor suggest it? For anything in particular?

[Wanna talk about it?]