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[firebornfidelis]

Has anyone found a viable solution for dealing with these rats?

[She says the word with a touch of anger.]I offered them some food to stop them from setting up explosives beneath my desk and that was effective enough. But I can't get them to leave my dog alone. They've been harassing him for days. They've stolen his food, shot at him, and tried to

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[voice]

[ignite_the_sky]

[A distinct 'snap' sounds over the Forge, followed by the crackle of fire, the high pitched squeals of rats as they scurry away, and an irritated sigh.]

Fire seems to hold them off for a while. They return eventually, though.

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

Hm. Well I'd rather not set my apartment on fire.

I haven't had much luck with guns. The vermin are armed as well. And though they talk, reasoning with them seems to be impossible.

[REASONING WITH RATS. What has become of her life?]

[voice]

[ignite_the_sky]

I have no intention of wasting my time attempting to reason with rodents, Lieutenant. They can either find another place to infest or they can be reduced to charcoal.

...I just wish they didn't stink so badly when they're burnt.

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

I generally wouldn't bother, either, sir. But they have explosives and firearms and they won't tell me what they've done with Hayate.

[voice]

[ignite_the_sky]

Would you like some help?

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

[... pauuuuse. She wants to say "No, I can handle this myself" but... Hayate. Is missing.]

If you're offering, sir, I wouldn't object.

[Which, in Hawkeye-speak, roughly translates to "...please?"]

[voice]

[ignite_the_sky]

I'll be there in a minute.

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

Thank you, sir.