at night. 6 weeks after capture

Prince is observed through the glass- playing. Alone. Doing what Luna and Puma do- wondering why they do it but doing it again and again. that ball!

He is an outsider on insider territory. Watching.

He watches Luna play, not going near her. Luna and Puma fascinate Prince. he doesnt fascinate them.

Luna and puma have eyes mostly for each other.

At this point, I never thought Prince could come in the house or be even a vague part of this family. Almost daily, I tried to spend even a moment with him,when he came around. Advisers advised patience saying one day he will jump in your lap (hasnt happened even months later). One day he will come up to you and sit by your feet. Not yet either....but I didnt give up--- because there was no point to defeat. People give up on each other. Some have given up on me---for no deep seated reason, I couldnt give up on him.

Luna and Puma surprisingly had no qualms about Prince alone or unloved tho they did seem to care for each other- but not 24/7. Nor did they care for me 24/7 much to my chagrin.