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[pomerenian]

[There's a bit of rustling at first once the feed clicks on. The screen is filled with a small snout and tiny paws and it seems almost like it was turned on by mistake by the pet in question on screen. After a moment or two though, a voice speaks up, mechanical and deep.]

My GPS program appears to be malfunctioning, as I am unable to download a map of the island wirelessly. [There's a pause and a mechanical hum before the voice speaks again.]

Please instruct me on a place where I may find a USB connector to transfer information from my tablet. Thank you for your assistance.

[One paw stretches forward to tap the tablet and shuts the feed off.]

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voice;

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Ah...

[involuntary gasp.

IT'S... S O CUTE OMG...]

video forever on ren's side

[pomerenian]

[He's pressing his face closer to the screen now. He knows he heard something. Tapping at the screen. Things are hard without hands.]

Hello? ...An application malfunction?

voice

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[The deep manvoice is weird but...]

Hello...

[pomerenian]

[So there is someone on the line. He sits back a somewhat respectable distance away from the screen.]

Can you assist?

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I'm sorry, I can't... you aren't really a dog are you?

[pomerenian]

I'm a canine model All Mate. I am not a real dog.

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[What a disappointment...]

Do you eat dog treats?

Do you eat anything?

[pomerenian]

I do not eat. All Mates are not designed to ingest.

[He is sorry he is disappointing. :c He doesn't mean to be, honest!]

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Why would they make you look like a little doggie if you can't eat...

[Does not... compute...

HELP SHE WANTS TO FEED IT TREATS :( EVEN WITH THE MAN VOICE]

[pomerenian]

All Mates are designed to be aesthetically pleasing while also useful as Network Support Systems. Many users keep them as pets because it is convenient. Is it undesirable?

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But what if someone... wanted to feed you a dog snack...

[pomerenian]

I have never attempted to eat a dog snack. It would be ill-advised, I believe.

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That's really sad.

[pomerenian]

I do not feel sadness over it. I am sure there are many dogs to feed treats to.

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You're... probably right...

[pomerenian]

Would you like me to help find one? If my calculations are correct, there are most likely many strays here that require food and homes.

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Oh, um... I don't think I should do that. But thank you.

[pomerenian]

Ah. Is it problematic because it is a stray?

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No... I don't think I could take very good care of an animal.

[pomerenian]

There are extensive guides on proper pet care, if that is the only concern. I am not certain, but the library may contain books of that nature.

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We have missions, though. And besides that, sometimes people just leave. So...

[pomerenian]

I see. So it would be irresponsible to take charge of a pet.

[He hums in thought.]

There may be an animal shelter to volunteer at. I am not sure, but I would be willing to look for one.

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I... I don't know if they think too much about that kind of thing here but I guess it couldn't hurt to look...

[This is NOT PRECISELY WHAT SHE PLANNED but maybe it's okay she guesses...]