(accidental video)

[archivy]

[ The video shows: one (1) little girl, sitting cross-legged on the ground in a neat red dress and one (1) kitten, currently climbing the girl's lap while she smiles and pets it.

Once the feed starts, Ivy of course realises that it has done so, and her face quickly reverts to its usual neutrality. She takes the kitten and turns it so they're both facing the camera. ]

This is Timur. [ a short hesitation. ] It may be beneficial to him to spend some time with other pets so that he will not grow up without companions.

Comments

[archivy]

No, I think not. Unless he wishes to learn. [ Hesitating for a moment. ] I want Timur to be happy.

[ethos]

I think pets are probably happiest when their owners are. As long you're spending time with him, it won't really matter how.

[archivy]

I am— [ happy when I am with him. pause. she's not supposed to get attached, not even to pets, but ] I enjoy spending time with him.