[Tommy just keeps hitting the communicator with his paw until video switches on. He's dressed himself about as well as a wallaby can, which is to say that there's a hat on his head and a jacket draped around him. It wouldn't do to be naked, after all.

Humans just hear a sort of hissing or chattering noise, animals can hear him say:]


Hello! I must say, this is dashedly unusual, even for the barge. Still, chins up!

Is there anyone still human that wouldn't mind procuring some fresh vegetables for me? I can't say I care for the thought of eating grass, if it can be helped.


[He snuffles at the screen.]


Can anyone understand me?