Etsudo names the Gardener, under a feline's eye

Etsudo Tatchibana

Hey, it's just a fork now. We can get you a new weapon, okay?

The Gardener

It was... it was perfectly calibrated to reality's frequency...

Kittysamma

Reality's frequency is overrated. Try napping for a few millennia.

Etsudo Tatchibana

Oh! Since we're starting fresh—do you have a name? Like, a real one?

The Gardener

Names are... unnecessary. I am simply the Gardener.

Etsudo Tatchibana

That's so sad! Everyone needs a name! How about... Hana? Like flower gardens!

The Gardener

Flowers die! They wither and decay and—

Kittysamma

She's got you there. You're more of a 'Reality's Angry Houseplant' anyway.

Etsudo Tatchibana

Wait! I know! Since you fix things... how about 'Kintsugi'? Like the pottery repair!

Kittysamma

Congratulations. You've named the cosmic being after broken bowls.

The Gardener

Kintsugi... it acknowledges brokenness while creating something stronger.

Etsudo Tatchibana

Exactly! Plus it sounds pretty!

The Gardener

Very well. I shall be... Kintsugi.

Etsudo Tatchibana

Kintsugi-chan! Are you hungry? I can make us some snacks!

The Gardener

I... yes. I suppose I am hungry.

Kittysamma

Finally, someone who appreciates the art of proper feeding time.

The Gardener

What do you mean 'proper feeding time'?

Kittysamma

Oh nothing. Just that Etsu-chan makes excellent tuna sandwiches.

Etsudo Tatchibana

Coming right up!

Kittysamma

So, Kintsugi-chan, planning to stick around?

The Gardener

I haven't decided yet. Why?

Kittysamma

Because I've already claimed the sofa. And the sunny window spot. And—

The Gardener

You turned my cosmic weapon into a salad fork.

Kittysamma

Technically it's a dessert fork. See the size difference?

Etsudo Tatchibana

Do you prefer mayonnaise or mustard on your sandwiches?

The Gardener

Neither. I prefer cosmic energy. But I suppose sandwiches will do... for now.

Kittysamma

So Etsudo. You plan on keeping her as your new little sister?

Etsudo Tatchibana

What, no. Kitsugi-chan can stay until we find her parents.