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[opacus]

[Several minutes later...]

next time we dock somewhere i'm buying one of those folding enclosures and a kiddie pool

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That is not a half-bad idea. I most often make Janus clean up after the duck himself.

[opacus]

most often doesn't mean all of the time
who else has to clean up after the duck besides the unwary who step in it?

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I was speaking lightly. He who brought the duck aboard must care for all needs.

[opacus]

not that i'm crew, but seconded

otherwise i'm giving the duck a bath and sticking it in his bed to dry off

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It sounds as if you may have taken a shine to the duck at least.

[opacus]

how do you figure that?

i mean i don't mind it most of the time but...

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You are the one offering to get a kiddie pool after all.

[opacus]

i really want to say that it's just that i want the duck contained and i'm not heartless about animal treatment but
i guess you're right
a little

don't tell jan i still like his duck even after stepping in its poop

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Your secret is safe with me, I assure you. :)
He may already sense it.

[opacus]

jan or the duck lol

did you ever have any pets back home?

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I did. Well, my family had a fizzgig.
What about you?

And I left that ambiguous on purpose ;)

[opacus]

...what's a fizzgig?

had a lizard in a box for like, two weeks once? my brother and i liked to leave food out for the local stray cats but we never kept anything tbh
think i missed out?

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There are creatures outside of the common Terran species. Perhaps you did miss out.

[opacus]

i know there are
i was hoping for a description...

and maybe
i can probably live vicariously through jan and the duck tho

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It's similar to a dog with smaller legs and far more teeth.

[opacus]

oh wow

[Sorry that low-key terrifies him.]

looks like it could be very cuddly...unless the teeth are an issue?
what's the temperament like?

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They are dog-like in nature with a bigger appetite. You have nothing to worry about.

:)

[opacus]

not worried, but if they weren't doglike in nature the bigger teeth would seem like a concern is all

do you miss it? having a pet?

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A little. But I have more than enough on my hands when managing the ship.

[opacus]

tell me about it?

or if it's too much to text we could hit the galley for snacks

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I wouldn't be opposed to snacks. I'm just refreshing supplies for the ship and I will return soon.

[opacus]

i'll see if i can throw something together in the kitchen then

see you soon?

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[ it's a relief that their guest can help out in the kitchen. sola is careful with her coins and haggling, striking deals and crossing off items on their list of needs. supplies for ship maintenance, some additional food, especially non-perishables. and perhaps a little extra something for deneb because there is no surprise that she is soft.

the ship hisses as the door lowers to let her in, cart of packages trailing behind her. she might be small but she rolls it in with ease, resting it at the base as the door rises behind her to fall shut. ]

Hello?

[opacus]

[Gael pokes his head out of the kitchen area. Or is it the galley? He's not particularly up and up on ship terminology, but at the sound of Sola's voice he pops out to give her a small wave and a half smile.]

Hey.

[His gaze catches on the cart near her and he holds his position in the doorway.]

I have something on the stove but I can help unload in a few minutes if that's alright?

[Grilled cheese is usually delicious no matter what, but it's Gael doesn't like his burned.]