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“Cats have a sort of game they play when they meet. A player alternates between watching the strange cat and ignoring her, grooming or examining everything around herself - a dead leaf, a cloud - with complete absorption. It is almost accidental how the two cats approach, a sidelong step and then the sitting again. This often ends in a flurry of spitting and slashing claws, too fast to see clearly, and then one or the other (or both) of the cats leap out of range. The game can have one exchange or many - and is not so different from the first meetings of women.”

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Kij Johnson
Kij Johnson

Kij Johnson is an American science fiction writer known for her unique narrative style and profound thematic explorations. Her works often blend literary elements with science fiction, delving into the relationship between humanity, technology, and nature. Johnson's writing has been recognized with multiple awards in the science fiction community, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards. more

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