[ He only smiles politely at the stupid joke, not even bothering to look away from the figure. It does seem to have some sort of agency, unless this man's control of it is just that nuanced. But it doesn't feel quite like a standard magical summon, either.

Interesting. Just as that figure seems to regard him warily, he won't let his guard down fully, either.

Still, he quietly watches the goose run circles around them, waiting until it starts tottering away before looking back to Matoba. ]

I don't recall saying I was interested in participating.

[ Obviously. ]

I was merely suggesting you let it stand on its own feet instead of holding it up. But now that you've decided to let it go, why not let it be?