Omg that was so good!! Mychael is so adorable, and I love the mushroominess of his name lol.
I also have a bit of a theory, kinda spoilers I guess??
I think maybe Mychael knows that our cat died, maybe he even served their meat to us at the beginning without knowing any better. I wouldn't blame him if he did, I just think that would be an interesting ultimatum of sorts- whether or not you forgive him for it.
No idea if that's the direction planned, but I'm very interested either way!!