The next step I hope Carys takes is, admittedly, a big one

[Siwsan]

That she will come out of hiding when other people are at the house.

My brother and niece are coming by for dinner. The three boys take full advantage of each having one human to themselves for LOTS of attention.

I have no idea where Carys hides. There have been a few fast glimpse of her tail as she relocates to another hidden and secure location. It takes about 10 minutes, after everyone leaves, for her to come out.

But I can't really complain. More often than not, she comes running when I sing her song. This morning she was stretched up against my leg, I think asking to be picked up and held.