Marble is now “that black cat with the big eyes,” and our sweet little old lady is very unbothered by it all, but happens to be the menace who made said child cry. By walking over to look at them with her big eyes.

So anyway, after an hour, Pepper is now known as “Pepper with the sharp teeth,” since her response to a too-excited child who had never met her was to hiss. With teeth.

(Everybody is supervised and safe, and Pepper has plenty of escape routes and access to quiet places.)

Haha yes! Simply because my grandmother has heard your name, I can assure you that you’ve been considered part of this particular family for years 😂

If the cake turns out worthwhile, I’ll find a way for there to be one next time I see you!

Oh, no, Squeaky!! Not there of his own free will and not afraid to go public with that information!

I won’t say Marble doesn’t have any fight left in her, but these days, it just comes out as that charming expression, some mild grousing, and gentle paw pushing if you touch her face for too long