Butterscotch’s Changeling?
October 29th 2008 21:01
Playing with Butterscotch the other day, I had the strangest thought: what if the cat I was playing with actually wasn’t Butterscotch but a changeling? Just think about it: a few months ago my friend Brett let Butterscotch out so he could climb up onto the roof. He and his brother, Gingersnap love to do this. A few hours later Gingersnap comes back home but there’s no sign of Butterscotch. Brett is worried but goes to bed, hoping Butterscotch will come any minute. The next morning, Brett knows something’s up; Butterscotch has never stayed out for so long. The search for Butterscotch then begins and ends four days later with a phone call from a lady saying she thinks she has his cat. The two are happily reunited. End of story. Or maybe not.
Logically speaking, I know my thoughts are ridiculous. Firstly, Butterscotch is a Tonkinese cat and, as far as I know, there’s not many of these lying around. Secondly, when Brett found Butterscotch he called out his name and he responded. A changeling wouldn’t have done that.
Still, it doesn’t help that Butterscotch looks different in the latest batch of photos I’ve taken of him. He looks less imperious and grumpy. In fact, in the photo above, his eyes look soulful and gentle. His fur also looks darker – Butterscotch used to be cream coloured but now his fur looks more ginger-coloured – just like his brother’s. Compare that photo to the one below and you will see why I’ve been having these changeling thoughts.
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Comment by Kleonaptra
Kalikapsychosis
Comment by Queenie
Quirky Folk
Quirky Queenie
But when he curls up on Brett's lap I know it must be the same cat.