The Aftermath

 Rocio:  We are all resting up after the party last night.  I had a wonderful time and I hope that all of you who came had one, too.  I think a few of you slept over and got to see the return of Bird TV.  The finches and starlings came back this morning, I think because the wind was blowing the other way and we no longer had ash falling and the smoke wasn't nearly as bad.  The fire is pretty far away from us and Mom hopes that it stays that way.  Thanks to all of you who came to my party and helped me celebrate my first birthday.  Niptinis are awesome and I danced with all the lady cats, except Oja.  She still doesn't like me, though I have been mostly nice to her lately.

Karen Jo:  Mostly doesn't quite cut it, Rodio.  You have to be nice to her all the time, like Jose and Spyro do, if you want her to like you.

Rodio:  I don't think I care very much if she likes me.

 Spyro:  The sun came out and it's much too bright.  I might have had one or two niptinis too many.  Make the bright light go away and let me sleep and sleep.

 Oja:  I agree with Spyro.  The sunlight is much too bright today.  I just want to snooze the day away.

 Bambino:  Silly grown up cats.  I just had a little nip and danced with the lady cats.  I feel fine, if a bit tired.

Jose:  The light isn't as bright in the kitchen in the laundry basket.  Something seems to have happened to my body, though.  Where is the rest of me?