“The Human is really coughing and sneezing right now. He's back in bed, waiting until he can take more pills. I'm hanging out with him, keeping a close eye on him. He needs help today!” - Explorer the Cat.

“The Human is coughing a lot this morning. I'm gonna hang out with him on the foot of the bed until he gets up. He's not a happy kitten right now.” - Explorer the Cat.

Close up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix.

“The Human didn't sleep well last night, so he's moving slowly this morning. After I eat, I'll help him on whatever project he decides to work on. Then I'll nap after I help him for an hour or so.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is ready to pounce on a laser dot on an overstuffed chair.

“The Red Dot is being tricky today. I'll pounce on it the second it moves. After I'm done with the Red Dot, I'll go have breakfast. The Human is having that awful tea today, so I'm not gonna help him until he finishes it. It makes me sneeze!” - Explorer the Cat.

“It's Math Rocks Day! The party is looking for more clues about the Evil Death God of Evil's cult being taken over by the evil wizards. The evil demons are everywhere. Did I mention there that there was a lot of evil? Well, there is.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is standing up, stretching after a laser dot on the white wall.

“The Red Dot! And I chashed up the wall! I grabbed it, but it got away. Well, after that chase, I'm hungry, gonna go eat some. Of course it's breakfast time anyway, but I'm really hungry now.” - Explorer the Cat.

Close up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix. She's under the desk.

“I'm under the desk. Not in your way. I'm glad you stopped coughing; you were really bad last night. I'll be up to help you right after I eat some kibble.” - Explorer the Cat.

“If you didn't want me to shed on your hoodies, you should put a lid on the box.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is looking up at the ceiling, listening to the sounds there.

“Hearing those noises again. Just one kind today. Birds is what The Human is saying, but I'm staying on watch anyway. Of course if it is mice, well, I'm gonna go eat, and the mice normally go to the kitchen anyway, so I can be on the lookout and eat at the same time!” - Explorer the Cat.

A close up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix.

“The Human seems to be doing better this morning. He's still moving really slowly, but he is moving. And he put more kibble in the magic food bowl and put more water in the water thing. I'm gonna go eat, then help him work on a project. He needs all the help he can get” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, resting on the bed.

“The Human did something dumb to his hip right after his lunch. He has been in bed with the hot thing on it for a while. I'm helping keep it in place. Plus it feels good.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is trying to get a laser dot on a wooden floor.

“The Human is moving slowly today, but he found The Red Dot! I'll get it, but if I don't, well it's time to eat and kibble is almost as good as the red dot. Every so often I sneak up on the magic food bowl, just to stay in practice!” - Explorer the Cat.

Close-up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix.

“It's Math Rocks Day! Demons! Evil Wizards! Giant Rats! Well, OK, the last isn't as scary as the others. I hope the party finds the clues today; that would be nice.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, looking up from her napping spot next to the desk.

“The Human is 'working' on something. I want to help him, but I also would like to nap. I'll just nap right next to the desk, so I can jump up when he really needs help.” - Explorer the Cat.

Close-up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, while she's under the desk, staying out of the way.

“I'm under the desk. I'm out of the way. Well, you might have some issues with your feet, but you can deal. I'm gonna, in a while, eat some. Then I'll either help you on the desk, hang out near you (and maybe nap) or take a nap on the bed. The day is young, so lots of options.” - Explorer the Cat

Closeup of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, with her eyes reflecting the camera flash, making the look green.

“The Human is moving extra, extra slowly today. He says he has a headache, his knees hurt, and he's dizzy. And it's raining. I need to help him right after I eat.” - Explorer the Cat.

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“The Human is very grumpy right now. He says that the rain is nowhere near, but his knees are both hurting. He's back in bed, keeping them straight. I'm helping!” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, on the desk sniffing at a plate of bacon. She likes how it smells.

“This smells really good. It tastes too salty for me, but I like to sniff it and maybe take a small lick.” - Explorer the Cat.

“The Human is moving slower than normal today, and he's been pretty slow this week. He's having real trouble with being dizzy in the morning right after he wakes up. It makes me worried, so I help him as much as I can. Of course, that's after I eat.” - Explorer the Cat.

A close-up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix.

“I'm about to go eat. The Human just put more kibble in the magic food bowl! I love fresh kibble. Of course, I love kibble in general, but it's really nice fresh from the bag.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is looking back at the camera.

“The Human is moving slowly today. He says that the pill he takes to make his nose not stuffy makes him dizzy. That's between a rock and hard place. I'll do what I can to help him. I'll bet he goes to bed in the afternoon if he's not better. I'll help him there as well.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, in bed with The Human.

“The Human was dizzy, then thought he got better and went for his walk. He wasn't really better and is now back in bed, waiting for the room to stop spinning.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is looking up at the camera and is sad about no Math Rocks today.

“Normally, it would be Math Rocks Day, but The Human says they aren't playing today because most of the party has to do something called 'work.' That's not fair. I need to roll rocks! Maybe I'll get on the desk and roll some anyway. That sounds like a plan!” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, sitting on the wooden floor, looking up at the camera.

“The Human is moving real slowly this morning. He said he had that vert-i-go thing this morning. His pills seemed to have helped; he got out of bed any way. I'll keep watch on him, just to be certain.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, looking back at the camera.

“The Human is moving slower than normal today. Said he didn't get enough sleep. He's making his 'Gorilla' tea, which sounds exciting, but is just another version of boring tea. He made good tea last night and I got some!” - Explorer the Cat.

Close up of Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix.

“There was scary weather last night. One of those lights then noise things was very close. I got close to The Human. I mean I help him when he is sick, so he helps me when I'm scared. I'm glad I'm not a barn cat anymore. Weather is scary some times!” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, standing on a wooden floor looking grumpy.

“The Human is up. It's not raining, so his knees aren't quite as bad as they could be. I'm gonna go eat, then help him write new rules for this Spaceships and Vampires game. He needs all the help he can get there. And I'm not grumpy; I just look that way today.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, is turning around, getting ready to start running on a wooden floor.

“The Human is out of bed, not coughing, and not being grumpy. He's moving slowly, but that's almost normal for him. I think I help yesterday! So, anouther day helping him work on something. Right after I do some running and eat, of course.” - Explorer the Cat.

Explorer the Cat, a calico tabby mix, resting in bed between The Human's knees.

“The Human is coughing a lot, and he says he has a headache. I'm in bed with him until he gets up. I'd get right next to him, but see the coughing thing; he's moving too much.” - Explorer the Cat.