Shrike has definitely had virtually no opportunities to play with balls, no. Especially since back in his world, his unnatural strength meant he tended to accidentally break toys, particularly when he was younger. Meaning that even before he ran off to eke out a living on his own, the other kids generally wouldn't let him near any of that stuff anyway.

Which is to say, that suggestion earns a surprised and maybe a little excited look.

"Is that okay?"