My FC and I were discussing Summoners and Minions last night and had a sudden epiphany.

Three words: Plush. Carbuncle. Minion.

Something for SCHs and SMNs who want to see our little buddy once in a while without having to do a half-naked class change. Make it an achievement award, something like the "Tank 200 8-mans" mounts for PLD and WAR, so only people who really put time into an ACN job can run around with it.