Kliban by B. Kliban for January 25, 2021

Now assemble the deck apes.

This seaman shows an aptitude for leadership and organization. I recommend a promotion.

It’s always smart to have control of your rats.

Ew

The Rodent Revolution is everywhere

How are their swimming lessons coming along? And the desertion drills? How are they progressing?

Not a deserter in the bunch, sir!

Where are the ship’s cats?

“Dispatch them to ‘Overboard’, ensign!”

“See that you fatten them up before you give them to the cook!”

“I don’t recall ordering any rats.”

Sir. All present and accounted for. Sir.

But where is the ships cat?