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[percept]

I wish to return my gift. It was not necessary, and I do not feel that I am the best caretaker for any variety of pet, cybernetic or no.

[ The camera pans out slightly, and it becomes apparent that there is a rather odd looking bird perched on the end of Perceptor's shoulder scope. It looks like a metal owl, large by human standards but still tiny compared to Perceptor, that swivels it's head to watch what he's doing with large, luminous eyes. He hasn't even bothered to remove the ribbon and bow wrapped around it. ]

I would, however, wish to keep it long enough to fun a few more diagnostics. Superficially it bears a general resemblance to the Strigidae of Earth, in particular the genus Megascops, although how such a construct exists so far from the planet...

[ He trails off in thought, the owl shifting on his scope, fluffing up metal plumage. ]

Regardless, I will be seeking a more permanent home for it.

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[rednotbluethx]

[FLAILING ARMS]

HEYA HEYA C'MON GIVE IT HERE I'LL TAKE 'IM

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[percept]

And you would be..?

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

How is knowin' me important ta givin' me yer bird? Dat ain't important.

[video]

[percept]

While I do not feel any particular level of attachment or affection toward this creature, I still do not wish to hand it away to perfect strangers.

[ He's not that cold. ]

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[thxforthememories]

... You have a bird.

[Without the use of alcohol, this is probably the most delighted he's ever sounded.]

Where did you find a bird on this planet?

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[percept]

It was in the junk pile, addressed to me. I can only assume it is part of the strange items that have been arriving recently.

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[thxforthememories]

Everyone seems to be finding things, yes.

... It's a very pretty bird.

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[thehardway]

...A strange creature.

Though I seem to bear a similar enough issue.

[Plenty of yipyipyipping going on in the background.]

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[percept]

Did yours come from the junk pile as well?

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[thehardway]

Yes. It followed me.

I kept trying to shoo it away. [Didn't work, obviously.

He gently pushes off the turbofox as it tries to leap into his lap.]

[deadlydoctor]

Give it to Kagerou, maybe it's his children.

[percept]

I am fairly certain that robots of Kagerou's make and model do not possess the capacity to reproduce.

[deadlydoctor]

Who knows, perhaps he's hiding that from you. After all he lives in a nest too.

[vandalization]

OWL! IT'S A FUCKING OWL! HOLY SHIT! EVERYONE GETS PETS?!

[percept]

I am only aware of Magnus and I receiving creatures at this point, but there may be others.

[vandalization]

Oh man. Perceptor. That is a robot owl. Can I see him? What are you gonna name it? You should name it like.

Owley.

[audio]

[showboater]

We should start a club.

The 'stuck with robot birds' club.

[audio]

[percept]

I take it you have a similar problem?

[video]

[showboater]

[Feed suddenly clicks on to a human and his, well, mechanical parrot.]

She's crew, actually, and she's long-term. Does yours talk?

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

[Drift's been having a rough day and a pet would honestly be an improvement. Still. ]

It's a sign of wisdom.

[audio]

[percept]

Then I can only wonder why it was given to me, of all mechs.

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[sword_redemption]

You don't think you're wise?

[video] /foreeeeeever late

[winged_knight]

I've never seen anything like that, it's quite pretty!

Why wouldn't you be a good caretaker?

[video] shhhh

[percept]

I am afraid that my schedule does not permit the sort of time a pet would require. I am simply too busy to give it adequate attention.

[video] :3

[winged_knight]

Your schedule? [A chuff of laughter.] I certainly can't blame you in that respect, considering my own.

[Really, it'd be awesome if Swerve came back to work...]

Though I know having a pet can be very rewarding, enough to make time for perhaps.