It's a rather lonely one - unfortunately, the only animals near my home were seagulls and fish. But... [ Hm. How to word this. ] It would probably have been lonely for a pet, too. We were very busy, and I wouldn't want anything to feel neglected.

[ Poor thing would've been looked after by the family servants for the most part. Yay, rich families! ]

Although, my sister would've begged to disagree. She tried bringing the topic up once or twice, but it never stuck. [ A beat, as Lion kinda shoves that last sentence away mentally. Personal anecdotes? Really? ] Do either of you have pets, then?