That, Kanaya, is something that could quite qualify as the opposite of a pet. Humans choose their pets, and those aren't as intelligent as their owners. Well, not in the desirable, average case at least. My point is, your Lusus seems to take more the role of a parental figure, not a pet.

[And yet that makes her think about her past conversations with her.]

Did you ever mention your Lusus to me? I might be imagining things though.