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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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[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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[thehardway]

...A strange creature.

Though I seem to bear a similar enough issue.

[Plenty of yipyipyipping going on in the background.]

[deadlydoctor]

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

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[percept]

And you would be..?

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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.

[percept]

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

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[rednotbluethx]

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

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[percept]

Did yours come from the junk pile as well?

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[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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[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.]

[vandalization]

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

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[rednotbluethx]

[Ssssssssssss]

Les jus' say I've got experience with animals. 'Specially birds.

[He just gives in] Frenzy. Y'might have heard of me. Be surprised if ya dinnit.

[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.

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[thxforthememories]

Everyone seems to be finding things, yes.

... It's a very pretty bird.

[percept]

You are welcome to see it, although I do not know how much longer it will be in my care.

'Owley'..?

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[percept]

That seems to be a reoccurring theme with these creatures...

[ He casts a sideways glance at the owl, who merely fluffs up and makes itself more comfortable. Hates gonna hate. ]

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[percept]

Have you found anything?

[ There's a tiny pause, then: ]

Do you like birds, Kagerou?

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[percept]

[ Hrm. ]

One of Soundwave's mini-cassettes.

[ FFFFF Decepticon FFFFF ]

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[thxforthememories]

Not yet. I haven't gone to the Junkpile lately.

[He nods.]

I do. One of my other forms is a bird... I've always liked looking at them. Seeing them fly.

[vandalization]

What? Don't give it away! It's obviously just for you. I bet it already loves you.

Yes. Owley. Or something cool like. I dunno. Killface.

[percept]

I see no point in keeping it. I do not keep a schedule that permits much time for pet care.

I believe it would be more appropriate for the one who takes it to name it.

[vandalization]

Percy. Keep the owl. It's an owl. I can help youcare for it and babysit it when you can't.

Come on.

[percept]

[ Hhhhhhhh. ]

I don't know...

[ But already he can tell he's going to lose this argument. ]