"So what would I do-" Joe scoffed, because that sounded a bit silly. It wasn't like Xact could have a conversation with him, about getting a new pet. "Test bringing a puppy home first? See if they're okay with that?"

...at least the fact that cats peed on pillows to show they were mad at you was one strike against them.

Nothing personal about Xact or Blue. Mostly, they were alright.