Under the Polished Silver Armor, Sir Blue Eyes Is Not Who You'd Expect
Gleaming silver plate armor wraps the chest and shoulders of this noble knight, each piece engraved with swirling acanthus leaves and edged in gold. Above the steel gorget, a cream-colored cat with a dark seal-brown mask and ears stares straight ahead with startlingly bright sapphire eyes. Her long, silky ruff spills over the top of the armor, and a blue velvet cape lined with white ermine and embroidered with gold laurels hangs from her shoulders. The background is a dark, earthy gloom, letting the polished metal catch every glint of the dramatic lighting.
The seal point coloring, silky medium-long coat and deep blue eyes suggest a Birman, a breed surrounded by legends that tie it to ancient temples in Burma. Birmans are typically gentle, calm and affectionate, enjoying company without being overly demanding. One of their most distinctive features, white gloves on all four paws, is hidden here beneath the armor. Their coats have less undercoat than many long-haired breeds, so they mat less easily, but a weekly comb-through still keeps them looking their best. Like other pointed cats, Birman kittens are born pale and darken over time.
This knight may be clad in steel, but those soft blue eyes give her away. She is far more likely to defend the warm spot on the bed than a castle wall.
