Having spent its first day of existence at a party, the mongoose (who really needs a name) is familiar with being treated a bit like a pet, so it doesn't protest at being touched.

"He's kind of a spirit? But it's a conjuration spell, and he hangs out in a little pocket dimension when I don't need him," Which would be cruel if it was a real animal, but Taako's pretty sure summoned spirits don't have a concept of boredom. "I can change his shape, too, but I'm kinda fond of these guys."