ancientgirl
December 16th, 2008, 11:46 AM
I made an interesting little observation on Sunday morning. I never really thought much about it before, but this particular event made me really see clearly how different each of the gang's personalities are.
I decided I wanted a smoothie Sunday morning so I got out the old blender and put it on the counter.
Vlad, Oksana and Kiska were on the counter, while Maks and Czarina were in the living room.
I knew the noise might freak them out, so instead of starting it off like usual I just decided to use the pulse button and maybe start things slowly.
When I pressed the button 3 things happened:
Maks and Czarina immediately ran upstairs.
Oksana quickly jumped right down the counter and ran into the living room, then stopped at the stairs and looked back into the kitchen.
However, Vlad and Kiska sort of took a step back and stood as if bracing themselves but stayed on the counter. After I turned the machine on fully, Kiska stayed for a few more seconds and jumped down from the counter and went into the living room. Vlad is the only one that stayed and decided the noise needed further investigation.
I've often thought that Vlad has been the alph kitty of the gang. A few times Miguel has come into my apartment to leave something for me or to look at something I needed fixed and he's told me that Vlad is the only one who will stand his ground and hiss at him. Even though he's very friendly to Miguel otherwise, when I'm present.
What happened on Sunday kind of cemented my thoughts on how really unique each of their personalities are. I get the feeling now more than ever Vlad is the head honcho. I've noticed in the past when there's a particularly loud sound outside, in the street, like a fire engine or siren. Vlad will stay and sometimes even run towards the door, when the others are running away from it all. I do know he gets scared at times. He doesn't like being alone. This much I learned when I tried to quarantine him :laughing:, but since he's surrounded by the others he must likely see himself as the one who has to protect them. I thought that was kind of neat.
Have you guys noticed the same with your clans?
I decided I wanted a smoothie Sunday morning so I got out the old blender and put it on the counter.
Vlad, Oksana and Kiska were on the counter, while Maks and Czarina were in the living room.
I knew the noise might freak them out, so instead of starting it off like usual I just decided to use the pulse button and maybe start things slowly.
When I pressed the button 3 things happened:
Maks and Czarina immediately ran upstairs.
Oksana quickly jumped right down the counter and ran into the living room, then stopped at the stairs and looked back into the kitchen.
However, Vlad and Kiska sort of took a step back and stood as if bracing themselves but stayed on the counter. After I turned the machine on fully, Kiska stayed for a few more seconds and jumped down from the counter and went into the living room. Vlad is the only one that stayed and decided the noise needed further investigation.
I've often thought that Vlad has been the alph kitty of the gang. A few times Miguel has come into my apartment to leave something for me or to look at something I needed fixed and he's told me that Vlad is the only one who will stand his ground and hiss at him. Even though he's very friendly to Miguel otherwise, when I'm present.
What happened on Sunday kind of cemented my thoughts on how really unique each of their personalities are. I get the feeling now more than ever Vlad is the head honcho. I've noticed in the past when there's a particularly loud sound outside, in the street, like a fire engine or siren. Vlad will stay and sometimes even run towards the door, when the others are running away from it all. I do know he gets scared at times. He doesn't like being alone. This much I learned when I tried to quarantine him :laughing:, but since he's surrounded by the others he must likely see himself as the one who has to protect them. I thought that was kind of neat.
Have you guys noticed the same with your clans?