[She smiles, Touko is bright and friendly. Which makes for good conversation in a strange place.]

I do try to make myself a quick study, it's true. It does sound like our worlds have some similarities! Any place where animal companions are the norm sounds just fine to me. I have one of my own, though he's not here with me. [Worry crosses her face, but it's brief.]
He's a robotic cat, named Cait. Do your animal friends have names? Oh, I should have asked if you have any with you! Do you?