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[goldshirt]

Those kittens you mentioned on the network a while back, do they have homes?

[doc_pompous]

I hadn't given it any thought. The cats are Carolyn's, though.

[goldshirt]

[he pauses, then laughs]

Oh, I see.

[doc_pompous]

Sorry, is something funny?

[NO REALLY IS SOMETHING FUNNY]

[goldshirt]

I just never realized what a cat person she was.

[doc_pompous]

I wouldn't know. I'm just trying to make sure [this ship isn't ovERRUN WITH LITTERS OF PUPPIES AND KITTENS] this doesn't happen again.

[goldshirt]

I'll ask her about it then.

[but since you mentioned it]

Did you find anyone?

[doc_pompous]

Not yet, no. Only doctors and nurses on the team, no veterinarians.

[goldshirt]

[he quirks a smile and shakes his head]

Like we didn't have enough to worry about up here already.

[doc_pompous]

It won't be an issue if people are more careful with their pets. I don't think anyone really expected something like this to happen, but now we know.

[goldshirt]

Can't watch them all the time.

[doc_pompous]

Yes, well. We can try.

[goldshirt]

They'll get away from you at some point, and then before you know it you have a whole litter of puppies that you need to find homes for.

[he sounds almost like he's reminiscing about something, there, judging by the smile in his voice]

[doc_pompous]

Please, don't even joke. I'm a doctor, not an adoption agency.

[goldshirt]

[he laughs]

You got it, Doc.