[He doesn't know how intelligent a butterfly might be, but he nods in greeting anyway.]

I think it suits you.

[At the mention of Butter, though...]

Ah, no. He's great, but he's better for moral support than most of my other options, you know? I like to have him when we're on base and have time to relax. [Plus he'd feel awful if Butter got hurt, even if he knows he can just recreate him again.]

This is Agate. She's the result of a lot work and time learning how to modify the ritual. I wouldn't be able to summon something as big as her, otherwise.

[He loves animals, so he couldn't not specialize in making his own magic pets.]