Originally Posted by Starbreeze

Eino entered the owlery with his potted cactus on one hand and a letter on the other. "They ought to clean this place." He told Faustus as he dodged the incoming owl drops and avoided the ones already on the floor. He searched for a spot where cactus could stay and placed him on it before he began instructing the plant. "Now, this is where you must stay," he began and paused to think, "let's see... In the mornings, you will deliver me my mail, that seems right, do you suppose so, Fautus?" The cactus agreed, or at least it didn't object. "Yes, in the Great Hall, might I add, where I shall be breaking my fast, I will reward you with some sort of treat, then you will return here." Eino described Faustus' duties very clearly hoping that no misunderstandings would occur. "In the afternoon, you shall take naps," He proceeded and wiggled his pointed finger at Fautus as he said so for he knew the cactus always tried to skip his naps. "Finally, at night you are allowed to hunt for mice, and other things that you may like to eat, except rocks, you mustn't eat those." Eino made the last remark very seriously, more so than before, and continued to paced to and fro with his arms folded against his chest as he thought of any further instructions. "Also, you must play nicely with the other owls, and not prick them with your needles. You should try, I suppose, to poop elsewhere, this place already has plenty of it-- Except in the afternoons, of course, because you are not allowed the leave the owlery." That seemed about right. "Oh, here is your first job." He took a ribbon out of his pocket and tied the letter to the cactus, pricking himself a couple of times, which he accused the cactus of doing purposely and scolded him for. "Please take this to my mother." He gave the plant its final instructions, placed a treat next to the pot, waved good-bye and left the owlery.