Try a spear, and you might have a winner.

He glances up, taking in the entire case in front of them. It's some kind of fish. Something weird, since both eyes are on the same side of its head. "I like animals. They're better than people." He's quiet for a few moments, before speaking again. "I used to have a hamster at the orphanage. ... Well, it wasn't mine, but my roommate didn't take care of it so I did and it was basically mine. ... And no, that's not me saying I want you to get me a hamster."

But it is, at least, a little bit of honesty.