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The training team has pondered what effect it could have on an already traumatized survivor trapped beneath rubble when they’re approached by a giant rat wearing a backpack.

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Devilish's avatar Devilish @devilishlydo.bsky.social
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I would think he was Splinter and I would ask to meet the turtles.

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Kai's avatar Kai @kailb.bsky.social
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TBF if a little rat wearing a backpack saves me from an explosion I'm gonna think I took a few too many blows to the head

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High How Are You, Rat's avatar High How Are You, Rat @fractus.bsky.social
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If Gadget Hackwrench shows up to help dig me out, I'll assume I've already died and gone to heaven

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Excalibur Discount Legal Services's avatar Excalibur Discount Legal Services @kevychristian.bsky.social
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Rats are actually really amazing creatures. If you want an affectionate, intelligent pet but don't feel like you have the bandwidth for a cat or dog, I highly recommend a rat.

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💢Marx was right.🕊's avatar 💢Marx was right.🕊 @paulwalker44.bsky.social
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“Rats can be hero’s” but resistance forces against American funded capitalist imperialism are “terrorists.” “Cool” story. Send some to Gaza now please.

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Stormtrooper's avatar Stormtrooper @stormtrooper.bsky.social
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I bet the effect would be milder if the rat was wearing a protective helmet too

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Just add LEDs. LEDs make everything better!

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Pablo's avatar Pablo @scottsd.bsky.social
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This is amazing.

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Ashford's avatar Ashford @ashokhotnik.bsky.social
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Very cool! I will admit being terrified at the idea of a 9 pound rat.

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Nihl L'Amas's avatar Nihl L'Amas @nih-llamas.bsky.social
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Perhaps try adding a kimono?

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KINOPTIKA🐍 Mx 🍉's avatar KINOPTIKA🐍 Mx 🍉 @kinoptika.bsky.social
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🖕😜🖕

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KINOPTIKA🐍 Mx 🍉's avatar KINOPTIKA🐍 Mx 🍉 @kinoptika.bsky.social
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Mayu Zane: makes comics, paintings, games!'s avatar Mayu Zane: makes comics, paintings, games! @mayuzane.bsky.social
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RAT FRIEND!! SAVE ME!!!!

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Flopsie's avatar Flopsie @flopsie.bsky.social
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has one been named Dangerous Beans?

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Hipster Sasquatch's avatar Hipster Sasquatch @hipstersasquatch.bsky.social
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I had wondered why something called a "Giant pouched rat" was so in demand as pets, back before the US outlawed importation. But they're just, like, giant rats that live 3-4 times longer than a regular rat, and are every bit as sweet and loving? SO a rat you can hug, and that lives a long time? 😃😀😀

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Hipster Sasquatch's avatar Hipster Sasquatch @hipstersasquatch.bsky.social
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If a rat approaches and is wearing a backpack, then they're either a pet or a trained working animal.

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bettybarcode's avatar bettybarcode @bettybarcode.bsky.social
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Ok, but we need to dye their fur hi-vis orange.

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