I think all of those things are pretty and wonderful. Fins, wings, ears and tails.

[ he grabs his pillow to hold onto it as he sits and they chat. he gestures. ]

You can borrow a book if you want, sugar.

[ he smiles, then scratches the back of his head. ]

Any kind. I grew up wanting magic to be real. Magical creatures, or magic like with wands, or anything like that.