[Accidental video post]

[tiedonastring]

[There's a bunch of noise and static before people see a cat paw clawing at the screen and a curious meow coming from it. Eventually the screen becomes less blurry as they see an up close view of an orange tabby kitten trying to chew the top corner of the data pad.

There's some noise in the background of someone taking apart a heavy metal piece. That quickly stops and there's some clanking as tools are placed down and a wary sigh follows.]

Millicent! What did I say about leaving that alone?! You have your own toys to play with.

[The feed is abruptly turned off as a gloved hand picks up the orange tabby and pockets the device.]

Comments

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[scalpelofmarmora]

[It takes Ulaz a moment to remember where he's seen that cat before (it's a little hard when it is so close up and trying to chew on the device), but hearing the voice he places it. That was Hux's new cat, the one he had gotten from the tree]

Hello again, cat. And hello Hux.

Video

[tiedonastring]

....Ulaz???

[Hux appears on screen confused by the statement. Then after a few seconds he realized that the cat had turned on his device while playing with it. He gave a wary sigh.]

I apologize for that. I didn't know Millie had gotten a hold of my data pad while I was working.

Video

[scalpelofmarmora]

She did no harm. At least not to me. The data pad maybe another question. How is she adjusting?

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[tiedonastring]

I believe the data pad to be fine, just damage to it's surface.

She's an inquisitive creature. Needs to investigate everything and loves to knock down everything when given a chance. I think she was upset because I wasn't given her the attention she wanted--which always seems to be when I'm working.

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[scalpelofmarmora]

That's good then.

I see. Interesting how they are. She wants your attention so she is going to get it one way or another even if it means knocking things down.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[For a vampire who doesn't want to be thought of as "the vampire with all the cats", he sure does a good job of proving that wrong.

He appears in the video wearing a green jacket and salmon colored waistcoat]

What an adorable cat! And such a fabulous name!

[tiedonastring]

....

[It took a second for Hux to remember who this person was. He was the one he helped who wore very bright colored clothing. The clothing he wore today helped prove his statement.]

I apologize for the intrusion that Millicent has caused. I've never owned a pet....nor am I familiar with her species.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[That was his trademark so he wouldn't be offend that this is how he remembered him]

You haven't? Well, my dear, that is a cat. A house cat to be precise. Usually independent, but can be quite demanding when they feel it is right. I have been the caretaker to several in my considerable lifetime. The latest, Madame Pudgemuffin, is sadly not here with me.

[tiedonastring]

[He raised an eyebrow at being called dear. He wasn't too sure how he felt about that particular term. No one has called him anything like that.]

Yes, I am learning that much. She had successfully knocked down the majority of the tools with in her reach to get my attention. The cat is quite common where you are from?

[brooklyn_boy]

[Steve loves animals. Even with how lost and confused he still is with his sudden arrival, the video of a cat makes him grin.

Steve means to text but hits video instead. His surprised face fills the screen for a second before he laughs it off]

Sorry, sir. I meant to ask about us having animals on board. That cat is swell. Bet she hates the warm milk though.

[tiedonastring]

[He merely waves off the apology believing it wasn't necessary. The kitten can be seen peering over Hux's shoulder having escaped Hux's hold of her.]

It would seem that we are allowed to. Our Captain has an animal companion as well that wanders freely around the ship. I'm aware that people from the other ships have ones too.

[brooklyn_boy]

[Steve sees the cat and smiles wide at the curious thing.]

I'm not sure what the Captain has but that cat sure is adorable. Back when I was a kid, there were all sorts of stray cats in the alleys at home. I woulda kept one if I wasn't allergic.

Do you have food for her?

[tiedonastring]

Yes, I believe I have the correct food for her? It's some kind of dry pebble like food.

You are more then welcome to stop by and see her if you wish...only would it hurt you with you being allergic?

[jolting]

[A little smile plays on his lips]

It's been a long time since I had a cat. How long have you had that one?

[tiedonastring]

I just recently received her. She was a gift from the Tree. I've never dealt with her species before.

[jolting]

Then enjoy all the times she's going to sit on you when you're working.

[tiedonastring]

If she would settle down....

[As he's speaking she's currently climbing all over him like a tree. Hux appeared to be a mix of annoyance and amusement, but he's not making a big effort of getting her to stop either.]

Are they always this active?

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[tempredmental]

[Keith looked amused as he opened up the video.]

Cat trouble?

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[tiedonastring]

Somewhat. I know nothing about her species, so this is a big learning process for the both of us. She certainly is an energetic creature.

[As Hux is responding to Keith's comment the kitten is currently sitting on his shoulder and gave a chirp and batted at the data pad, causing the screen to shake a bit.]

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[tempredmental]

[Keith smirked.]

I never really had a pet as a kid, so having one here was an experience, too. Cats can be... wily.

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[tiedonastring]

To be honest I really appreciate having her around. She reminds me to take time away from work and it's nice having her for company.

The wolf was your first pet?

[video]

[ginger_firebird]

[Have Mantis laughing very gently at your expense.]

Nice cat. And a very interesting name. 'Millicent' says a lot about who you are as a person.

[video]

[tiedonastring]

[Hux raised an eyebrow at Mantis's response. Where the kitten managed to bat a screw driver off his work table and sent a few other tools with it. For now Hux refrained picking the tools up, waiting to see what she was going to do next.]

Do explain what you feel it means in regard to me as a person.

[video]

[ginger_firebird]

It shows you're a practical person who doesn't really have much room in him for playing around. Your idea of a good name for her is a perfectly normal human name with no trace of trying to be playful or making a pun.

[He waves his hand vaguely and desk objects begin to float around the field of vision of the feed. A ceramic mug and several pens go by in lazy circles.]

On top of that, I think Millicent is a name that comes from a family of words based around the idea of working. A cat who works as hard as a mill. Or perhaps you're the one who works hard and the name is ultimately ironic.

[video]

[tiedonastring]

I'll admit that sounds fairly accurate. But what's wrong with treating her like a person? Do animals need different names?

[Millicent tries to bat at the moving objects on the screen, causing everything to shake.. Hux sighs and tried to get her to stop, but eventually gives up. He's finding it hard to tell her no to alot of things that would have been different if it was an actual person.]

You're teasing the cat.