Challenge #01437-C342: Bringing Home Strays

It is common knowledge that humans crave companionship from cats and dogs. But one day the human rescues a pest animal, insisting the creature is their new companion. – Anon Guest

The human pack-bonding instinct is a strong one. Always be certain that your human isn’t bringing unwanted creatures back to your vessel with it. - From Every Cogniscent’s Guide to Human Care and Maintenance.

Something in the human’s vacation clothes was moving.

“Dee?” warned Kla'kish. “Have you found a pet?” Pet, pronounced, unexpected vector of trouble, anxiety, and abject terror amongst my fellow crewmembers.

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