The Queen Mother Raised One Eyebrow and the Room Fell Silent
Black lace drapes over the Ragdoll's head like a mantilla, framing a cream face with a dark chocolate mask and eyes the clear blue of a winter sky. A jeweled brooch holds the lace at her throat, and a dark velvet gown, trimmed with tiny pearls, spills out below. A candle is just visible at the edge of the canvas. She sits calm and dignified, every inch a queen mother who has seen it all and forgiven most of it.
Ragdolls are a large, fluffy breed known for their mellow nature, and the name comes from the way many of them go limp and relaxed when picked up. They usually enjoy being near their people and may follow you from room to room. Their silky semi-long coat is less prone to matting than some, but brushing a couple of times a week keeps it tidy and cuts down on hairballs. Because they are so trusting, Ragdolls are generally best kept indoors, where they are safe from traffic and other dangers. Provide scratching posts, window perches and a few quiet resting spots. Kittens develop slowly, so ask your vet what to expect as a Ragdoll matures.
Her gaze says that everything is under control. Tea is served whenever she says so. A gentle purr, if one is granted, is worth more than any jewel on that brooch, and every guest knows to be grateful for it.
