@dharmadischarge
Hi! It does feel weird trying to cold start convo, doesn't it? Kinda like going in the real world and walking up to people and saying something like, "I like whales! What's your favourite animal?"

You mention metal... have you ever listened to The Hu (Mongolian folk metal band)? They're my most recent discovery and I'm on a mission to make sure everyone has heard of them before I die. (Wolf Totem's my fav)

PS - what's your fav animal?

@shans I have heard The hu I used to listen to Yuve Yuve Yu on repeat for hours. I have not heard Wolf Totem however I will check out that song in a minute.

I am listening now and I dig it.

Favorite animal (yes I am going to answer it lol) I love cats and always have but have not had a chance to have one as a pet because I have a lot of little breakables and I don't want to resent it for destroying them.

but my favorite is an Abyssinian guinea pig. they have personalities and are adorable.

@dharmadischarge
I'm delighted to hear this!

YES. Cats are extraordinary creatures. Sometimes I wonder if they've been more successful at domesticating *us* than the other way around. Cats and breakables really don't go well together, no.

I love the cowlicks on the Abyssinian guinea pigs! I know little about guinea pigs but used to have rabbits. I think rodents don't get enough appreciation.

@shans that is a good point about cats. I like that idea.

Rabbits are also really cool, I love most animals. I wish I was vegetarian but have yet to commit to it.

I had a really rough evening at a family get-together. give me a bit to get my head together and will message a longer reply.