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[thecopper]

I'm at a complete loss.

Rhys and I are talking about getting a pet. We've talked about a dog, but seeing as the flat isn't exactly big and there is no way I am getting one of those small dogs that people dress up in ridiculous outfits and carry around in over sized handbags, we decided a different kind of pet would be better. However, Rhys is very allergic to cats, and I don't much care for them myself, so cats are out of the question.

So, I need an opinion from everyone I know. What kind of pet would be good for a newly married couple, who live in a small flat, have no children, and work a lot? Rhys tends to keep quite regular hours, but as many of your know, I don't. So we're looking for a pet that we can enjoy, but will also be low maintenance. We obviously don't know much about this, and would appreciate any ideas!

(And no, John, a baby does not count as a pet.)

Comments

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Oh, a baby so counts.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

...

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Two babies?

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Let me guess. So they don't get lonely?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

No, no. Much too young for that, you need to see if they survive first.

It's a matching set; his and hers!

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Awe. I'm sure Rhys and myself would find that... deeply unsettling.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

You'd have to paint them, of course, to tell them apart.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Traditionally, I think people simply dress them in different outfits, actually.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

But that limits their abilities to be free-thinkers so. Do you want to fit your babies into gender stereotypes so young?

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

And painting them would be any different?

Besides, I don't think there is anything in the books about exactly what colour they have to be in. Though I think a pink little jumper for a girl would be quite lovely...

Oh God, I can't believe I've talked to you more about babies than I have my own husband.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

On their heads it would be entirely different. They couldn't see it.

And really now. Pink for a girl, very creative.

Though honestly, carer, if you want me to spawn with you, you'll have to be more blatant.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

There's nothing wrong with pink for girl!

And good Lord, I'm going to pretend like you didn't just say that.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Well, not according to studies now, I suppose.

Oh don't look at me. I was completely shocked by the mere suggestion. Like your eggs are good enough.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

The idea that I would have any interesting in spawning with you is completely outrageous.

And there's nothing wrong with my eggs!

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

I never said there was anything wrong with them, carer. They're just not good enough.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

What, John, do they have to pass some preliminary test to make sure they'll turn out sociopaths before they're good enough for you?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Hardly. Test, yes. Sociopathy, not even I title I hold.

Ever wonder if Jack has any children?

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

I'd like to know what kind of test you put eggs through.

Jack... children? I... I'd never thought about it. What, do you think he does?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Nothing unusual. Genetic, technology you don't dream of, thorough examination of the mother-ship, yadda yadda.

You should ask him. He might surprise you.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

No. Not in the least bit unusual then.

He wouldn't actually tell me. Are you saying you don't know, or you won't tell me?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Darling, of course I know.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

And you won't tell me.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

I haven't even divulged 'Jack''s real name. Really, I'm being very discrete.

Here's a hint, though: it's not 'White.'

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

I'm not entirely convinced you even know his real name.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Of course I do. And the opposite's true as well, obviously; he knows mine.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

How bloody intimate of you two.

But it doesn't matter to him. Or me. Jack's as good a name as any.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Ooh, someone's jealous. I suppose it could be considered just as good, yes. But only if you don't care who he really is.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

I might not know who he was, but I know who he is.

And I'm not jealous. I get to spend every day with him, after all. When was the last time you saw him?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

So you say. I don't think he's changed that much, personally.

Your timeline or mine, carer?

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Seemed to me he changed plenty.

Okay, fine, I'm curious. Your timeline, then.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

And how would you know? As you've never met the pre-Jack man.

It's been maybe a month.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I sort of got that impression when he more or less told you to go to hell.

A month, really?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

It would be out of character for him to not dump the favorite for a new fling.

Yes. A month.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Hey, he came back to us. Maybe his fling days are over.

So tell me, was this a mutual meeting, or do you own some handbook on intergalactic stalking?

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

What do you think you are, immortal? Give me a break, carer. We're all flings to him now.

He came to me, actually.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's such a positive outlook, John. No wonder you're the charmer.

Honestly, I don't think I want to know anymore.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

Nothing wrong with being a fling.

Good. Because I didn't tell you.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sparing me the details.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

They're my details, not yours.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

And you can keep 'em.

[goodathart.livejournal.com]

I wasn't volunteering to share.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

And believe me, I'm thankful for small blessings!