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[needtobecleaned]

[KOS-MOS is just walking along the street. Some people might think she's going shopping but since she isn't human, there's no need. She doesn't work today so it seems she's just patrolling. Or learning more of the cities layout.

Her expression though looks like she wants to be sighing. She turns her NV to look behind her... Where a small, colorful kitten is following her. It has no collar but some people don't put collars on their cats so...]

It has been following me for ten minutes. I have attempted to coax it to return to its mother or owner but it won't be swayed.

[Why is it following her? And what should she do about it]

If anyone has lost this feline, please alert me and I will bring it to you. It seems intent on following me anywhere.

[She could jump onto a rooftop to avoid it but... dammit, she shouldn't have to go that far.]

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[needtobecleaned]

You know a great deal about animals. I have never dealt with any before.

[KOS-MOS stops and kneels down, lightly petting the kittens head. This is probably the worst idea ever but KOS-MOS has no idea that it might make the kitten like her MORE.]

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[beyondmeasure]

[Hey, she did warn you, lady! But she frowns a little at that statement.]

Did you world not have them, or did you never have the chance?

[The frown fades slightly when the cat reacts to the petting with the beginnings of the thrums of pleased purring. There was something remarkably calming about the presence of a contented cat.]

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[needtobecleaned]

Real animals are a rarity in my time. People were often given Realian animals because they were easier to afford and find. And my purpose is is for combat, so no. I have never had the chance.

[What is purring? KOS-MOS stops petting and watches the kitten.]

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[beyondmeasure]

[So many questions, but which one to ask first?]

Oh, what's a Realian?

[And after KOS-MOS stops petting the kitten:]

He was liking that.

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[needtobecleaned]

Realian's are artificial humans, most commonly developed by Vector Industries. There are several different types.

[A glance at the NV then down at the kitten, a little confused.]

That was a sign of enjoyment?

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[beyondmeasure]

Oh, yes. They do that when they're happy.

[Artificial humans...?]

What different types are there?

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[needtobecleaned]

I see.

[She starts petting him again.]

There are Observational Realians and Combat Realians, as the most common.

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[beyondmeasure]

Oh. Were they used for fighting?

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[needtobecleaned]

They were, yes. They've been quite useful in the past.