[Well, now that he's had a second to get over the surprise, he doesn't mind, actually - you seem friendly enough, and he understands wanting company, at the very least, so he's definitely not bothered by that much.

And while she isn't exactly bothered, either, Hanako will just be coming over to check out the newcomer over here; you aren't the usual ones she's seen spending time with her trainer, after all.]

Well, they may not be very talkative, but I find them much easier to get along with than the creatures back home - they're very trusting here, or at least these aren't trying to eat you every five seconds.

But perhaps that's just my luck; getting along with animals has never really been a talent of mine.