Whew! I've been so busy being a good host that I haven't had time to write. Not only are SaruMaru and Mocha staying at my place but a new visitor arrived recently--a friendly, well-mannered mouse named Vince, who brought his little son Vinnie along. So I was quite busy making sure they were comfortable and had good things to eat after their long trip.
Also, having finished painting Mocha's sled, I gave it to him. The delighted look on his face was worth all my hard work!
I couldn't be happier if it wasn't for one thing, or rather one certain individual. See, Mom had promised me a new friend, someone who'd live here with us and maybe go on travels of his own. This new guy arrived at the same time as Vince, but from the moment he came out from the box it was quite clear that something was not right. He smelled really bad. I didn't even see him because Mom took him away too quickly, to give him a bath. Vince did see him, though. He told me not to judge this newcomer by his looks, that surely he must be a friendly guy, but he was smiling somewhat nervously as he said this so I didn't feel very reassured. I had a bad feeling.
Well, today I finally met him. He's a warthog that Mom has decided to call Jacovino. Does that mean he's staying? I do hope not! Like me he has no arms or hands, but that's were our similarities end.
He doesn't smell bad anymore--now his strong flowery, soapy smell irritates my sensitive rabbit nose instead. All I can tell you about him is, he's a perfect jerk! He stole one of my new hats and walked all over my photos while I was looking at them. He began playing with them as if they were toys! I'm so upset!
Apparently he's been spending his time sitting on a box under Mom's bed and so we hadn't seen him until now. I hope he goes back down there and stays there forever!