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[fiddlestick]

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[jurai]

I'm not omeletting you get out of this one, Rean!

[YOU'RE TRAPPED IN THIS HELL.]

He's always got a scratch or two from his lost cat jobs. Tempted to just donate the free disinfectant wipes I get at training to a good cause

[motiv8]

I don't deserve this shell...

Listen, once the little guys get out they usually don't want to come back in again. And I can try to wrap them up in my coat or something, but sometimes you have to take one for the team if you want to get them back home safe and sound!

[fiddlestick]

C'mon Rean, you just have to look on the sunny-side.

Hehe, you must really like cats to put up with that to help them. Well, if they ever scratch you too badly, I'd be happy to heal you.

[jurai]

We're all hard-boiled punners here

...

Hey speaking of, I actually got a memory the other day...I don't think it was too big of a deal, but Rean reminded me of it

[motiv8]

Don't be so quiche to lump me in with the rest of you (Yes, I know that's not how it's pronounced)

Yeah, I do... but the relief on people's faces when they see their pets again is really what makes it worth it.

Oh? What'd you remember?

[fiddlestick]

Eggccept it, Rean.

That's really sweet...[Elliot smiles at the screen. Rean sure was kind]

Yeah, what was it?

[jurai]

Aww listen to this boyscout... Doing it all just for the satisfaction of reuniting two long lost friends...

You've got a heart of gold



Oh...it was this cat that was stuck on a train car. Wouldn't let anyone but me near it, probably cause of my charming personality

[A pause.]

I had a cat toy too

[motiv8]

Come on, it's nothing that special... I'd hope if I lost a pet, someone would do the same for me, is all.

[And then there's Crow's pause (paws?), and it leads Rean to a pause of his own.]

Yeah okay that's cheating and has nothing to do with your "charming personality"

[fiddlestick]

Pretty sure that's just being resourceful and not cheating Rean....

[motiv8]

Call it what you want, I think we can both agree tempting the cat with a toy does not mean it just likes you better because of your natural charisma

[jurai]

Someone sounds like a Grumpy Gretchen cause he didn't get to play with a kitty in his past life...

[motiv8]

Maybe I SHOULD let you take some of the lost pet jobs. See if any of those scratches pop that overinflated ego of yours

wow this got lost in my inbox???

[jurai]

Oof, someone's got claws and it sure ain't the cats

[fiddlestick]

I had no idea lost cat jobs were so serious...

[motiv8]

[There's actually a couple minute pause before the next response from Rean, although he's been pretty rapid-fire up until now.]

Sorry. They're not, really

My work is just something I take some pride in, that's all. Shouldn't let my own overinflated ego drag down the mood, though

[jurai]

They're very serious, Elliot

[And following Rean's pause, there's an equally long one on Crow's end, before he ends up typing a response. Seems like Rean's self checking himself again, and Crow's here to make sure he doesn't fall into the habit of over apologizing for some friendly bickering.]

Nothing wrong with pride in your work, Rean. I know, I know I tease you, but I mean it when I say that's a good quality to have

That's not an ego

You just know your stuff when it comes to rescuing the Mr. Fluffybottoms of the world

[fiddlestick]

[Elliot meanwhile needs no pause]

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with taking pride in your work!

Sorry, I really didn't mean to demean it. I was just worried about you guys bickering over it.

But the truth is, you bringing back those cats to their owners probably means the world to them. I know what it's like to lose a pet, it's really upsetting.

[motiv8]

[Mgh... he feels a bit like he's talking past them, but he supposes he had this coming with how he chose to word that.]

It's fine. Don't worry about it

[He'll just move on to something more important...]

You lost a pet?

[fiddlestick]

[oh. he's asking about that. welp time to play the tiptoe around the subject before this conversation really goes downhill.]

Oh yeah, a cat actually. My home caught fire when I was a kid, and I never saw her after that so I don't know if she escaped or...

[y e a h]

I'd like to think she did though!

[jurai]

[There's something...dismissive about Rean's text, but he won't call him out on it. Not here and now, at least.

The pet topic takes priority.]




Sorry to hear about that, albeit belatedly

Cats are pretty resourceful, though. I'm sure she made it out ok

[motiv8]

Oh, wow... I'm sorry, too. I didn't realize it was something like that.

Crow's right, though. Resourceful, fast, and agile. So I'd like to think she did, too.

I'm 2/2 at ruining the mood here, looks like... Anyone have any lighter topics of conversation?

[Rean's an idiot, but he's smart enough not to continue to press this button for Elliot.]

[fiddlestick]

Aha, it's fine really. You didn't know and it was a long time ago.

And yeah, that's what my stepbrother told me too. She was mostly his cat, so if he thinks she got out, I'm sure it's true.

[But it's a relief to see neither are pressing the topic further. ]

Hmm...well while we're talking about cats- I take it you guys are cat people? Or do you like dogs more?

[jurai]

[He's perfectly okay with that topic change, honestly.]

I like both, honestly. Something about a dog's undying loyalty just hits me pretty deep...

But there's a Maine Coon at Catmosphere that's taken a liking to me apparently so I can't say my heart's completely devoted

[motiv8]

I like both, as well. Actually, my family has a dog... Dad's more than anyone else's and more bear than dog, but still.

So I guess for me, cats are just a little more interesting since I didn't grow up with one. The allure of what you can't have?

...Haha. Well, they do say cats take after their owners, so even if you haven't adopted it, I can kind of see it...

[fiddlestick]

Aww, that sounds big and cute! And I can get that allure too.

I like both too actually, though if I'd probably stick with birds if I had to choose another pet.

Hehe, oh yeah I remember that guy. I know the cats at the cafe are up for adoption, if you ever decide you want a furry roommate...