VIDEO

[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.

Comments

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

A wise mech would accept a compliment. [Almost a grin behind the words.]

Re: [audio]

[percept]

Even if he does not deserve it?

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

If it's sincerely meant, yes.

[Audio] woo and now i can use icons again

[percept]

I... Suppose. [ It takes a lot of work not to sound dubious. ]

[Audio] \o/

[sword_redemption]

Better 'suppose' harder. Or I'll try a different compliment.

[Audio]

[percept]

Compliments are unnecessary, Drift.

[Audio]

[sword_redemption]

Unnecessary, maybe. Doesn't mean they're not sincere and don't have a purpose.