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It seems I'm alone... Are you here, little one?
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Meow!
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Aw, were you waiting for me? You're a good kitty, aren't you?
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Guess who brought you some fish? Hey! Easy there, no need to wolf it down!
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MROOOOOWR!
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Oh, you want more? Well, just stay put while I...
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Edelgard? How fascinating. I never imagined I'd run into you in a place like this.
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Linhardt! Uh, erm...this is a surprise. What are you even doing here?
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I was having a nap over there. Such is the price for pulling so many all-nighters, though I pay it gladly.
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Over there as in...right over there? Immediately so? Does that mean you saw...
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Meoooow!
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Well, well. A cat. Does it live here?
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How should I know? I've certainly never seen it before this very moment.
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Really? Because it seems quite used to you.
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Yes, it... Oh, come out with it already! If you have something to say, just speak and stop this interminable dance!
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No, no! In fact, I like cats as well—especially ones that live near people.
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You? A cat person? I never thought I'd hear you say that.
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Why not? I find them charming.
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You have to admire the way they draw people in with their cuteness only to be waited on hand and foot.
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Linhardt, people don't take care of cats just because they're cute.
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Cats rid us of rodents and other vermin. They are fine pets who bring much solace to their owners.
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As I see it, people and cats have a good relationship because we do things for each other.
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Well, I wonder how the cats see it. Because it appears to me that they're just doing things their way and don't really care about anyone else.
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Now there's a charmed existence! Live as selfishly as you like and have people lavish you with praise and affection for it.
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Not to mention they'll never run out of food.
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Which just shows how much people value them. What does it matter if they're being selfish?
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To be honest, I'm surprised you have an opinion about cats at all.
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Have you owned one previously? Because I could use your advice if so.
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Please. Do I look like the sort of person to take on that kind of responsibility?
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You do not, hence my surprise.
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Ah, wait. Now I get it. I was wondering why you were being so cross with me.
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You're thinking about keeping this cat!
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But the implication that cats and I both want to lead the same easy life spoils the idea for you.
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What? I mean... Yes. That's it. You've caught me.
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Linhardt, listen. If you aspire to be a pet, that is your decision and yours alone.
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However, if you expect people to bend over backward for you, the least you can do is work for it.
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The problem with you is that you always—
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Please, Your Majesty, let's not do this now. Look! The kitty-cat wants you to snuggle-wuggle!
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Meow?