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[stations]

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[ushiri]

I noticed some buildings took damage on my walk. What's it like in Thorne?

[stations]

Storming. Like, constantly. I think somebody mentioned some flooding, mostly around Borrell. The castle isn't so bad. I think some of us are going to head out to try and help with repairs tomorrow. Hopefully keep more people from downing again.

[ushiri]

At least there probably won't be terrible visions this time.

[ Probably... ]

Wille's roommate is still there, a boy named Iris. He's young and new, very short with dark hair - if you don't mind looking out for him.

[stations]

Yeah, I'll try to find him. Is Wille with you?

Lucifer wants my help trying to keep things under control here, so I guess... that's what we're gonna do. Somehow.

[ushiri]

Yes, we're staying with Viktor. The Free Cities is more lax with their Summoned.

How is Lucifer?

[stations]

That's good, I'm glad you guys are together at least.

( As for the second question...

B| )

Annoying and stupid and annoying again.

[ushiri]

He's trying.

[ Please don't make him defend Lucifer. ]

[stations]

Yeah, he's trying something, alright.
Mostly the patience of everyone around him.

But look, it's fine. He reached out with some... moderately somewhat valid points, and I get where he's coming from, so we'll figure it out. Don't worry about it.

[ushiri]

I'm fairly confident you both can handle this. Just keep me updated, if you don't mind.

[stations]

Yeah, of course.
Let me know if you need any help or anything, okay?

( Not that he can do much, probably, but this is also the guy that stormed face-first into one of Ambrose Rhett's meetings to start making demands, so... you know. The heart's there, anyway. )

[ushiri]

I will.

[stations]

Thanks.
And be careful. I mean, I know you always are, but still.
I'll see you later.

LIKE AN HOUR LATER PROBABLY??

[ushiri]

Castiel is in Thorne. Please let him feed Rita eggs, if he asks.

[stations]

Okay, yeah, sure.
Wait, why?

[ushiri]

He likes animals.

[stations]

I'm suspicious of this answer, but I'm also not invested enough to pursue it. Sounds good!

A DAY OR TWO LATER...

[ushiri]

Is it normal for cats to use the bathroom inside the house, in a little box with sand?

[ asking for a friend ]

[stations]

Wait, is this your first time around a cat owner?

why are you UP

[ushiri]

We don't have cats in Basawar.

[ And no one he stalked in Nayeshi had an indoor cat, so

yes ]

ITS NOT EVEN THAT LATE

[stations]

Wow.
That's pretty sad, actually.

To answer your question: yes, it's totally normal. Like 99.999% of domesticated cats use a litter box.

maybe........

[ushiri]

It is, yes.

Why?

[ This is like when he first watched someone on the sidewalk pick up dog poop in a tiny bag and carry it around. ]

[stations]

I mean, I wasn't really consulted in the decision but... I think it's because it's a natural instinct for cats to bury their waste, and since they're only like barely domesticated from an evolutionary standpoint, it's easier to adapt to that than to try and train them to do something else?

I'm not sure, I'm more of a dog person.

( Or a raccoon person. )

[ushiri]

It seems easier to let the animals poop outside.

But I guess it's very polite for them to bury it on their own...

[stations]

I think the bigger problem is convincing the cats to poop outside.

But also, unlike dogs, most cats don't really leave the house, like, ever.

[ushiri]

The cats that live outside must poop somewhere.

Unless you're saying they break into houses to do their business.

[ So much he is learning about CATS ]