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[oceantrauma]

[Ken sounds worn out.]

I'm staying safe as I can. Fortunately, I've not been confronted by any of the [trying to think of a suitable word] creatures. I hope everyone else is staying safe as well.


[Filtered to Charlie]
Charlie-san...I'm very, very sorry. I shouldn't have touched something that wasn't mine. But-

You've been gone way too long. We didn't need that much, did we? Please hurry home. Please be okay.

And, um, is your sword set up to trigger a fire when picked up by anyone? I didn't see a trap set up, but.... I'm sorry I touched it.
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Comments

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[oceantrauma]

Yeah...no zombie-cats! Hopefully this won't last much longer. Being cooped up inside is frustrating.

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[mortemscintilla]

[ He's been cooped up for longer periods on stakeouts. But true, the frustration doesn't diminish. You just learn to bite it down. ]

Maybe after this is over we could go to a pet store. [ His smile softens, turns embarrassed. ] I don't really know much about getting a pet.

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[oceantrauma]

Yes, that would be a nice way to end the whole ordeal.

At least with cats it's easy. They mostly care for themselves, and some keep to themselves more than others.

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[mortemscintilla]

That's what I'm most interested in. Something low-key and quiet. That doesn't get in the way.

[ In other words, he likes his cats just like he likes his women. ]

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[oceantrauma]

Well, if not for all the clean up, fish are more so out of the way, and don't require affection, like some cats. There are also lizards and rabbits.

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[mortemscintilla]

[ He considers this thoughtfully, ]

A lizard would be nice, come to think of it. Even if they can be a little creepy. [ Cold-blooded. Silent. Indifferent. Like your very own pet Contractor -- except it can't screw you over. ]

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[oceantrauma]

Maybe if you spend more time with one it won't seem so creepy?

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[mortemscintilla]

You're right. It's like that song. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face. [ A beat, then he grimaces, ] Not that anyone should dedicate a song like that to a lizard.

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[oceantrauma]

Yes...the poor lizard.

I'm sure if you find lizards too creepy there are other options that might be better for you.