[Buddy? Pfft, Keaton clicks his tongue at that... Though his tail starts wagging noticeably faster from hearing the word alone.]

Oh, I dunno. Just feels like my head is doing flips it's so all over the place. First there's some weird dream, I can't remember some stuff I really should know, and-- [Now he turns to actual get a look at whoever is talking to him and oh goodness what is this creature.] I think I can talk to animals now. Huh!

[Well. That's a good thing maybe?! He watches Mickey curiously, tail still wagging away. Say something else mouse buddy, he's all ears... Really, his ears perk up and swivel slightly just to make sure he's really hearing this creature talk.]