After dinner, everyone retired to the living room to continue the conversation that was started at dinner. “Now, as Phoebe pointed out indirectly, I have been made the leader for this adventure in protecting Shadow, Phoebe and Captain Cattitude. I have been given the background information on Captain Cattitude but Shadow’s floating in the air is something new for me. Captain Cattitude you said you could explain what is happening to her. Could you do that now, please? I need to know everything about everyone if I am to keep everyone safe”, said Suzie.
“Yes, of course, to make a long story short, Shadow is a relative of mine. When we came to Earth and helped the Egyptians build the pyramids, we mated with the Egyptian cats and mixed DNA. Thus, shadow is part Catmoonian and part Egyptian cat. She is going through what we call the Changeling. That is, as Catmoonian cat matures, they gain certain powers and Mafdet visits them in their sleep to signal the start of the process. During this time, powers are activated. Shadow’s powers had started to be activated.” At this moment, both Shadow and Phoebe burst out in laughter. “What is so funny?” asks Baudelaire. “Phoebe has gas,” said Shadow doubling over with laughter.
“While winking at Shadow, Suzie said, “Despite Phoebe having gas, is there anything else we should be concerned about Captain Cattitude regarding Shadow?”. “I would say yes if I weren’t here to help her through the transformation. I will ensure she goes through the Changeling without hurting anyone or herself. Some of the powers that are coming could be deadly in the wrong hands. I, of course, will make sure she only uses them for good. I will begin her training tomorrow.” “Very well,” said Suzie.
For the first time during the meeting, Peter spoke up, “Here are some basic rules for everyone. Everyone will take turns making dinner except for Phoebe and Shadow. They will be responsible for cleaning up after dinner. There is a curfew. Lights out at midnight. Surveillance cameras are throughout the house in the common areas; so be aware, you are being watched. The virus puts a whole new twist on everything. I’m afraid will be stuck in the house for a while. I suggest we all make the best of it. “That’s it for now. I suggest we all go to bed. It’s going to be a busy day for some of us tomorrow” concluded Peter…