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[princeofrats]

So, uh...

[ Mouse isn't very good at being on camera. He keeps fidgeting and glancing away, down at the rats huddled in his lap and resting on his bare shoulders. A thin tail flicks in front of the camera, and after some encouraging squeaks, Mouse speaks up again, sounding a little more sure of himself. ]

It's getting colder outside, and lots of rats are moving indoors and trying to stay warm. If you see any, don't freak out, and don't call the exterminators or set up traps, okay? I can come get them, and find them a better place to stay.

[ There's a 90% chance that this 'better place' will end up being his bedroom. Sorry, roomies! ]

If you want to be nice, try giving them some baked pumpkin seeds. Not too many though, or they'll get sick.

... I'm Mouse, by the way. Probably should have said that earlier.

Comments

[classification]

I am willing to use humane traps and collect any for you that come into my restaurant for repayment of a favor whenever I have need of it.

[princeofrats]

[ It takes a few seconds for that to sink in... and then he just grins. ]

... Yeah, ok! That works.

Just don't ask me to do anything illegal, or hurt anybody. That's a big no.

[classification]

[ Yeah it'll probably be illegal, but there are ways of prettying that up so it doesn't seem like it........ ]

Where are you located?

[princeofrats]

[ Hey, what he doesn't know...

On the other hand, if he ever finds out, Mouse and his rats will not be happy. ]

Heropa. Sometimes I go to Maurtia Falls, but mostly it's Heropa.

[classification]

[ Shhh, sh sh sh. It's all good.... REALLY. ]

We're located in Maurtia Falls. If you would care to set a constant date to pick them up, we will keep what we find for you.

[princeofrats]

You can just call me whenever you catch some, and I'll come over. I don't have a job or anything, I can come whenever.

What's your restaurant called?

[classification]

It's called Osiris.

How do you intend to care for your army of rodents if you don't have a job?

[princeofrats]

They aren't an army, and I can still find food!

... Wait, do I have to wear shoes to get into your restaurant? Is it one of those 'no shirt, no shoes, no service' places?

[classification]

I would prefer clothes, but shoes are not required.

[princeofrats]

Oh, I have jeans! That's good enough, right? How cold is it over there?

[ Mouse has a terrible sneaking feeling that he might need a sweater, or... horror of horrors, shoes that aren't flip-flops if it's much colder than Florida. ]

[classification]

The weather is moderate. It only gets cold at night. The days are fine.

[ #helpful ]

[princeofrats]

Moderate! I can do moderate!

[classification]

I will be in touch, then.