[ huh... yeah, that's definitely a different vibe. but he nods back, and looks around. ]

Kind of pretty out here. Or... in here, I guess?

[He offers... a smile! It is not mean for once, but there's the distinct air of something being slightly off-kilter about it, like when you look at something that appears human but you can intrinsically tell that it is not. Also his hair is long as hell, but he has most of it pulled back.]

I do not mind it. At least, compared to the area with the sea creatures, we are able to interact with the wildlife here.

[ this weirds him out less than it probably should because sometimes you just play a character with your face who has different hair and vibes for a while? this is a normal AU to him. ]

You like animals?

[So many wild things happen to Totty you could tell me anything at all about his canon and i'd just be forced to believe it.]

Do I like animals?

[JUST LOOKS AT HIM EXPECTANTLY.]

...?

[ ARE YOU ASKING HIM??? ]

I mean, if you think being able to interact with wildlife is a good thing, I figured it would be a yes.

[Yeah! He just nods like this is a good and acceptable answer. This might have been his reaction regardless of what the answer was.]

Then yes, I do like animals. Do you?

[ not really... ]

Mm... Some of them? Cute ones, mostly.

[Totty is so funny.]

What would you deem a "cute" one?

Ones like rabbits, or... baby seals? Being fluffy helps.

Are animals with fluff "cute"? Compared to... animals with scales? Or short fur?

Not always, but it definitely gives them an advantage in the cuteness race. When something is fluffy you kind of want to bury your face in it, you know?

Ah... Because it is soft and comfortable?

[He's thinking about sleeping on a pile of fleecy lambs.]