Two Eyes Cenote --the approach--

feathers. finery.

the cat bats the presents. the cat lies on soft belly with swishing tail, and at last, for the queen alone, a loud, vibrating purr pours out of the small furry body.

the cat pins a blue feather beneath their paw. the cat loafs, eyes blinking slowly at the queen. they allow pettings, cossetting, yes, even decoration, patient and purring for they are aware at any moment, any one they choose, they can shake off all these wolf things and go anywhere they please.