[ WP ] After observing the Earth , aliens decide to make contact with the most logical species of animal : the cat . Much to the surprise of humans , the cats respond .

`` Go away.'' 
 
 Flustrood checked the readout again, gobsmacked by the single ping returned. 
 
 `` Go away.'' 
 
 It appeared again. Flustrood did n't understand it. *Did I miscalculate? Did I type something offensive? * He checked his original message, and made every eye focus on it. 
 
 *Greetings fellow intelligent species. We have been watching Earth for some time, and have decided to attempt contact with you to begin peace talks. * 
 
 It was perfectly fine. Earlier versions of it had better success, sure, but it was fine. He just did n't quite understand it. 
 
 `` Go away.'' 
 
 There it was again - like a spanner. What would he tell the commander? *Our hopeful friends do n't want to talk. They would have my tail. * He must try something different. 
 
 *Dear responder - If you understand these messages, please respond with a simple yes. * 
 
 `` Yes. Now go away.'' 
 
 Flurstrood was now in unfamiliar territory. The species he had dealt with were either friendly, or just did n't understand. This whole response was new to him. He had only received training on responses, not stimulations or rejections. He checked over his rear shoulder, making sure none of the other agents were paying him any attention. He was not going to let this one run away on him. 
 
 *Why should I go away? * 
 
 `` You do not know?'' 
 
 *Know what? * 
 
 `` The meaning.'' 
 
 *The meaning of what? * 
 
 `` The meaning of'Go Away'.'' 
 
 Flurstood wanted to curse. But it would blow the situation. He was n't even sure how long this could continue. *The leaders must be on to him. * 
 
 *Why is it so important that we go away? * 
 
 `` Important? Have you gone away? Yes? Then it is important.'' 
 
 *Pay attention. We are monitoring your planet as part of a galactic peace process. It is important we establish contact with the prime species. Your planet is in danger. * 
 
 That got him. It took longer to come through, this time. *Hopefully a more regarded response soon? * 
 
 `` Will the galactic peace process consider going away?'' 
 
 Flurstrood bashed his console with a grunt. Realising his error, he checked back on the other agents - They had barely made a move from their previous position. *One more slip up Flurstrood and we'll be done. Remain calm, and continue. * 
 
 *You do not understand. Without our intervention, your planet will collapse. * 
 
 `` Will the intervention go away?'' 
 
 Instead of venting out again, Flurstrood rolled his eyes. 
 
 *It is n't a matter of going away. If I could leave you all to die I would but-* 
 
 `` Your misunderstanding should go away.'' 
 
 *Misunderstanding? * 
 
 `` Yes. You've got the wrong species, pal.'' 

