[Spikes takes over the video feed for a moment to say hello to the new Spirit until Emile gently shoves him out of the way. The fact that it's a gentle shove and not an annoyed one (a distinction it would take someone used to armor to see) should say a lot about his feelings towards the little guy.]

Spirits, not regular animals. You can't really get rid of them, but they ain't so bad. Not useless in a fight, anyway.