Dec 29, 2008



Dear Token,

I apologize for my delay in responding to your letter. The landlady went off to visit her family for the holiday, taking both of the good cameras with her.



But she gave me nice things for Christmas, so I suppose I can't really complain.



I had no idea you had bat blood in you. Do you have wings?



I do, sometimes, but...



I tend to mess it up a lot.



It hasn't snowed here since the last time, by the way. I guess we won't get to build snowmen after all. It's too bad, I was looking forward to it.



We'll just have to find something else to do, right?



You asked about pets. This is the cat that lives with my landlady's roommate. It's very skittish, usually, but I managed to coax it closer today...



Er, no, kitty, not that close! Ack!



Whew, escaped. I thought she was going to eat me for sure. Maybe I should try to shift into something bigger... or something with wings.



Though... I'm not very good at wings. My flying is abysmal, and my landings are worse. Mother finds it constantly bewildering, since she has no trouble with it.



I suspect it has something to do with my mixed blood. I'll never be as skilled or graceful as mother, but I do try.



Still, it is rather embarrassing to suddenly acquire a tail when you sneeze. Especially at my age.



I hope you are well, and happy. Every day I find myself wishing it was already January.

Soon.