Enter the Dragon . . .

[lavendertook]

When I was deciding whether or not to keep Purrsimmon's name, I googled "persimmon" and was surprised to learn it was a Native American word, or rather, an aglicization thereof. Specifically, it is an Algonquin word of the Powhatan people, which are the people who lived where Purry was found, fostered, and now lives, and if I followed correctly,

Comments

[romeny]

How fortunate you have such a loving and giving heart. Hope things all work out well when you integrate the kitties!

[lavendertook]

Thank you! That was my hope as well--you can do all the right things, but in the end, they will have their say, which is why we love them.

[lindahoyland]

I can tell you are in love with these beautiful girls. I hope they like each other. I'm loving these stories. I'm a Temeraire fan.

[lavendertook]

I plead guilty! I do love them. Thank you--it was a crazy 2 week period. Oh good, then you know just who Iskierka is, too. The dragons are so cat like, as are the human-cat bonds.

[lindahoyland]

When I read Temeraire, I thought "I wish I had a dragon" then I realised I did. Cats are just like the dragons in the books. I don't know if you ever saw my story "Carefully Taught" as Sulion is inspired by Temeraire.

[lavendertook]

No, I haven't. Link? Who was Sulion? Was that the the neglected dragon?