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[The video feed opens, and there's Torin with a large blue and yellow parrot perched on his shoulder. The parrot's busily preening the side of Torin's head, and Torin doesn't seem to mind.]

I believe it might be a bit redundant at this point to warn you all to be careful in these dangerous days. It's a pity, what with the holiday season. It's my understanding that this time of year is very important, idealized times...at least, that's what all the movies I'm seeing on TV lately are saying. At any rate, I do like the sentiment--and the bright lights that accompany it.

In the interest of doing something productive with my free time, and, perhaps, that sentimental aspect of the season, I've started taking in abandoned parrots who need good homes. I'd like to ask that anyone who learns of such a parrot to inform me, and I will do my best to ensure that they're taken care of.

The three I have already will be coming along with me to roost at Espresso Yourself while I'm working. They should liven up the place a bit. Especially Pedro.

[As if on cue, somewhere off-camera, a parrot starts shrieking "REDRUM! REDRUM!" Torin sighs and reaches off-camera, and when his hand's back in the shot, there's a grey parrot perched on it.]

Pedro's old owner was a fan of horror movies, apparently. I've been trying to expose him to other things, but it seems The Shining is still his favorite.

[At the sound of the movie title, Pedro starts squawking at Torin, and he doesn't show any sign of quieting down, until Torin starts squawking right back at him. Torin chuckles once the bird settles down.]

They're well-mannered enough if you know how to handle them. It's a shame they were abandoned, but they're in good hands now.

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Well, I see you've done it.

Are they from a shelter or something? That would've been an interesting conversation...

[Torin chuckles.]

One of them was from an ad in the newspaper, but the other two were from a shelter.

Trust me, it was an interesting conversation. I think one of the shelter employees may have fainted.

Heh. Are they going to check in on these guys? Is this a permanent home?

It's meant to be a permanent home.

[Torin sounds amused.]

They may check in, but I got the impression they'd just as soon not attract my attention again.

Oh, dear. Are you going to end up with more? I hope they're not fighting.

[He smiles.] Goodbye to quiet, huh?

They're all getting along very well--it's been a pleasant surprise. I think they're just happy to see other parrots. They were all kept alone, and I think they've needed a bit of social stimulation.

[Torin has to laugh.]

It's strangely nostalgic, having a lot of loud birds around.

Heh. No trouble? What do they see you as?

I'm not sure. A friend, I think. They took to me right away.

[He sounds very pleased about that.]

Would you care to meet them?

[They'd probably like some other birdlike people in their lives...]

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That's good.

[He starts to tilt his head but corrects himself.]

Would they bite me? Not all my experiences with parrots have been very good. I know why they do it, just, I still don't enjoy being bit.

I doubt Pedro would. He's pretty well-socialized, even if he has an...interesting...vocabulary.

[Pedro takes this moment to demonstrate how well he can mimic the violin sting from Psycho.]

Interesting indeed!

I'd like to see, but I'm a little anxious about being out and about in Locke. Things are kind of crazy there, aren't they?

Very much so. I don't think anyone really wanted to bother me as I went about my business, which was good. I can take care of myself, though I'd really rather not get into any trouble at this point.

I'm glad. Honestly though, I'm a little worried for my own sake. I'm not exactly an easy target to miss, and the thing about being harmless and broadcasting 'I'm harmless' so people will pick up on it is, well...

Hm, yes, that's very true...

If you should need some sort of assistance if you don't feel safe, don't hesitate to call.

Right. I'd rather be walked with or given a ride if I'm going to Locke at a time like this.

That's understandable. I can walk with you if you're in town.

Please do. I don't think I'm being completely paranoid. Even some of my normie friends are worried. You can meet me there?

It's not being paranoid in this case--it's simply being prepared. I can meet you, of course! It won't be a problem at all.

Okay - well, good. I think I would like to meet your friends, if I don't get hurt doing so.

I think we could arrange that! They'll be on their best behavior, and I can take care of the...other things.

Hah, that's what I like to hear. I'm almost always free.

Excellent! My schedule's a little busy what with work, but I should be able to make arrangements easily enough.

Just give me a time when you can meet me, big guy.

Sometime next week, perhaps? Say...Tuesday morning?

[One of the parrots squawks and starts carrying on like a monster truck ad: "TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY!"]

Hah! Sure. Anything I should bring?

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