[He feels a little bad about this, mostly because the little animal seems happy to be nestled down in his loosely closed uniform top, between fabric and undershirt. He takes it out before the door is knocked on, though, holding it carefully in both hands.]

[When it's opened, Niko doesn't get all the way out. Instead he sits in the open doorway, feet on the ground, and holds up Šupak for him to take.]

I need you to do a couple of favors, alright? Make sure you make his last name Šupak. His first name is Packie now. After a good friend who had to go away. And make sure he gets some time with Erin and Elena. Erin especially. I think she needs friends that will not judge her.

[He waits for Shinji to take him, before settling his elbows on his legs and folding his hands in front of him.]