The Earth Vessel's cat purred loudly, twining around the legs of the visiting alien diplomats.
"Sorry about Ensign Furgie, she has a way of getting underfoot."
The black cat exposed her belly as she flopped from side to side, batting away the Earth Captain's hands with gentle paws.
"You coexist harmoniously with an honored Earth Feline. We are pleased by this."
"You are?"
"Yes. Admiral, call off our war ships."
"Your what now?"
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