Dearest Firestorm, you are absolutely stunning! What a beautiful whiteface pearl Cockatiel you are, a big girl of eight months of age! And what a delightful personality you have! You're full of mischief and will steal food from Archie the conure, if you're in the mood. You live peacefully with your roommates Redshift, Mindwipe, and Archie, and you're learning how to eat from the aviary's bird feeder. I'm so sorry you recently lost your mate. It's good you have Archie and the others annoying you as you look for a replacement! You're shy of hands and don't care to be handled, but you're very lovable. You love to sit on the swinging perch at the back of the aviary. You and your dear person and roommates all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Firestorm, on being chosen Pet of the Day! We hope you and your dear roommates Redshift, Mindwipe, and Archie, and person and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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