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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

Hello! And welcome to the voice messaging system for Sir Coran Hieronymus Wimbleton Smythe! Advisor to the Altean royal family and Knight of Loyalty. I am very sorry to have missed your call. However, if you leave a message for me after you hear the sounds of the beep, then I shall endeavor to respond back to you the very moment that- BEEEEEEEEP!!!

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[zariconic]

There is a designated food for cats? Where are these items available?

[As an idle thought, Zarkon makes an obvious amendment.]

I don't mean the water.

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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

Yes, they do. Well, I suppose they can hunt for themselves if they are an outdoor cat, but it's important to provide supplementary nourishment should they need it! I have heard different theories depending on the spices of cat over the importance of an all fish diet versus one that has more variety. I tend to agree with those that call for variety as it helps keep a cat stimulated! Unless they are the type of vegetarian based cat found on the planet Gimoria. [Hm, he may be rambling now.]

There's a pet store I can show you. They should have the food that you require. They also have toys you could buy for a cat.

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[zariconic]

[Zarkon takes all this in; he was right, Coran was the correct person to come to for information. For all that he in no way behaves like a Galra advisor and rambles more than Zarkon would usual tolerate, Zarkon knows he is competent and knowledgeable, particularly about animal life.]

I would agree that a varied diet sounds best. The cat is from this world. How would its needs differ from those of Altean cats?

[Said cat is currently attacking his hand very vigorously. Obviously, it is in need of these toys Coran spoke of.]

Yes, you will show me this store. I will buy whatever is required.

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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

[Coran would have rambled on even longer if they were talking about a dangerous creature. He was a man who liked all creatures great and vicious.] It should not be too different from Altean cats if it is from this world. Honerva will likely have plenty of experience on how to properly care for a cat in that case. [He remembers her having one for awhile.]

It will be my honor to show you the store, sire. I will send you the address and I could be there in about a varga. Possibly a bit sooner if you need me too. [He's got legs. He could run.]

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[zariconic]

Honerva has no recollection of her care of Kova.

[There's a defensive note in Zarkon's transmission of this fact. It's not that he expects a negative reaction, but he's protective of Honerva and her condition.]

We are currently in Shaarnath. But I will avail myself of your guidance soon, as we will be returning with the animal.

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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

She doesn't? [There is surprised concern on Coran's end. She had cared so much about Kova from what Coran could remember.]

That is fine. [Was it?] I am more than prepared and help you with the care of your new animal. [Would Zarkon approve of the word pet? Coran decides to avoid it just in case.] Just alert me when you are on your way home.

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[zariconic]

She does remember his existence, but not the care and feeding of him. There are—various things she has forgotten.

[A lot of things, though Zarkon doesn't go into the full extent of her memory loss now. Honerva also remembers very little of their married life together. He's not sure if she would have remembered any details, if he hadn't shared his own memories with her.

It continues to be troubling, but Zarkon is bearing up under his worries.]

I will tell Honerva, You can expect us. I will inform you when we are en route.

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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

That is unfortunate, but I suppose it has been a long time. It may not be that surprising that she has forgotten the boring memories such as the care he needed. [The fact that Coran doesn't actually believe in his words may trickle over the communicated.]

I look forward to your arrival home, Emperor Zarkon.

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[zariconic]

She would not consider her cat boring.

[Zarkon knows how Honerva is about her cat. She made her cat immortal. Even Zarkon likes Kova, although he considers him Honerva's concern. He also picks up on Coran's insincerity, but he doesn't feel inclined to take him to task on it. Zarkon's own mood sinks in response, but the emotion is brief, Zarkon easily reverting to cool formality.]

Await my transmission.

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[virtuosoweblumexpert]

Oh, of course her cat is not boring, but the tasks of cleaning up after a pet is not usually considered a memorable experience. Worthy of being forgotten. Perhaps even better off forgetting for some of the bigger messes pets can make at times.

I will be ready and waiting for your transmission!