[There was definitely relief in her expression when he took her request seriously, and she, too, paused to consider the point.]

Somewhere not too large...so probably something small. I hadn't considered birds until you mentioned it, that's an interesting thought. Hamsters are cute though, yeah.

...I liked all those rabbit cafes that were around back in spring, but guinea pigs and ferrets also look like they could be good company.

[She'd read a few basic animal care guides, but beyond that, Mukuro wasn't particularly experienced. Something small- but not too small- and soft she could talk to and cuddle with would work for her.]