Panda's Other Nemesis

If Maggie and I have learned one thing from blogging, it's that the internet people like cats. With that in mind, meet Maya.


Along with Fantômette, Maya stalks the courtyards of our apartment complex, tempting Panda with her scent and, once every long while, drawing Panda into a terrifying stand-off that could only end in violence and tragedy:

I like Fantômette just fine, but Maya freaks me out a little. Also I'm not sure whether "Maya" is the correct spelling, since it could also be "Maïa" or "Maja", depending on the native language and orthographic training of the people who named her. What I am sure about is that Maya is a cat with a plan, and that plan probably involves Panda's demise, followed shortly by that of her owners . . .

Panda's Nemesis

His name is Fantômette (meaning little ghost), and he tortures Panda with the mere suggestion of his presence.



Because of Fantômette, Panda sprints down the stairs every time we go for a walk, anticipating the opportunity to catch a glimpse of this strange creature. At the end of the walk, as we're about to reenter the courtyard, she pulls and pulls as hard as she can, and every once in a while she's rewarded with the sight of Fantômette scampering across the concrete in search of shelter.

In addition to torturing Panda, Fantômette likes scooters and basking in the sun.



He's nothing but friendly to us, but boy oh boy does he hate Panda, who only wants to be friends. Poor Panda.