001. A second introduction; video

[anthropos]

[ Several people on board have met Data already, however after this jump there have been a few small changes, namely when he activates the viewsceen there is a large ginger tabby cat taking up most of the shot. ]

Down, Spot.

[ Even after all this time, Data still doesn't have his cat 'trained'. It is a bone of contention with him, actually. He reaches up and lifts the cat into his lap, frowning. He should be happy, but having Spot on board causes all kinds of issues. ]

I discovered Spot in the Jump Bay shortly after my arrival, however I am at a loss as to how I am to be expected to convince her to behave herself without the necessary feline treats. Nor am I certain how to provide her meals, given the absence of a replicator on board; Spot requires quite specific dietary supplements.

[ The cat wriggles out of Data's arms and jumps out of view, and for a moment Data's eyes follow after her before returning to the screen. ]

Further to having been delivered my violin, I wish to propose a meeting of the musicians on board. Aboard the Enterprise, a short recital was often performed for those interested in attending each Friday, and it may not be outside the bounds of possibility to do much the same thing here, should there be sufficient interest.

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[anthropos]

Then perhaps you could begin?

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[tumbleweeds]

You want cats specifically, or what?

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[anthropos]

Perhaps the animal you are most familiar with, if not cats?

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[tumbleweeds]

Bears, then. Not that I'd advise keeping one as a pet, but they've got amazing senses. They can see color, they hear pretty well, they've got good night vision, and their sense of smell is seven times better than a bloodhound's. Male bears can tell the direction a female in heat is going by sniffing her pawprints and polar bears can smell their prey beneath the ice.