[ He couldn't help but give a curt nod, glad that his fellow housewarden could clearly see how responsible he was with this matter. ]

I've... never had a pet before, so I do suspect it will be an interesting endeavor to take on.

[ Riddle blinked a couple times, then shifted a bit before making to gently grab onto the bundle with the egg so he could settle it onto his lap properly. It seemed like this could work. He totally could do this. ]

There. Now it knows I am present and here with it, so perhaps it will encourage them to promptly hatch.

[ Is he a little excited? Maybe Totally. ]