"Y-yes, Mr. ah... Hawthorn!" Oliver's voice was a little shaky, but it was clear he was trying. The boy took a deep breath, and then with an expression of determination he stared at the little creature in the cage.

"Um... Sir, where c-can I find the cleaning supplies?" Oliver had never cleaned a cage, having never owned any pets himself, but he did know a fair bit about cleaning in general! And he was determined to make himself very useful.

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