What about adding a virtual familiar? Once that you can take care of and grow. That can greet you when you log in. It can say positive words, offer a bit of xp for you, and can even "explore". Bring back little trinkets. And depending on your mirror, it can change elements like a fire, water, starlight, moon. And these animals could be seals, lions, cats, fish, spiders, ect. And you have the option to pick one or take a personality test to see what animal you get. When your familiar grows, you can either keep it or ascend it for xp. Then pick another, fill out the collection book.