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Please don’t stab yourself with the fire poker. My house is beautiful, I agree. But only when you’re in it.

ROSE: April 7th, 8:23am

I found a stray kitten in your backyard.

8:24am

OLIVER! It’s just a baby, and it’s meowing and sad and scared.

8:55am

I called Raquel, since you’re busy, and she said to tie a cute ribbon around its neck. That way, you wouldn’t be able to refuse.

9:12am

However, Raquel and I ALSO agreed that manipulation is not okay. So I didn’t tie a ribbon around its neck.

9:13am

But it was cold, so I grabbed a pair of my socks and cut holes in one of them. So now the kitten has a whole outfit. Which means it’s not cold anymore. I’m adding the socks to my list of things to pay you back for.

9:46am

I’m not attached, I swear! But the kitten’s been here for an hour now, and she’s sleeping in my hoodie pocket. Isn’t that the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen?

9:47am

[pic attached]

10:18am

You haven’t replied to my texts about the kitten. Are you mad?

1:53pm

Okay. It’s been five hours now. Message received. Are you mad? You’re mad. I’ll call around and see who else can take her.

1:59pm

[pic attached]

2:48pm

I called the vet, and since it’s nice out, I walked into town and had her looked at.

First of all, she’s a she. She’s not microchipped, and no one reported missing any kittens.

I also searched all around your house, under the deck, behind the decrepit greenhouse, and in the chimney—ya know, just in case.

2:49pm

I can’t find any other kittens or a mommy cat looking for her baby.

2:51pm

The vet said she’s old enough to have normal kitten milk and wet food.