"That cat seriously needs a name, Andreas."
The kitten in question stalked out of the room after finding her food dish empty.
"Yeah…"
"Eeny meeny miney mo?"
"Is that English?"
"Close enough."
The list of possible names was held onto the fridge by a magnet in the shape of the Brandenburg Gate. Pulling it down and laying it on the counter, I then proceeded to use a highly sophisticated, ages-old method of selection.
"Eeny meeny miney mo, catch a tiger by his toe. If he hollers, make him pay, fifty dollars every day. My mother told me to pick the very best one and you are not it, you dirty, dirty dishrag you." My finger stopped on Vatralla and I crossed it out. Continuing with that process, I was finally left with only Balken that was not crossed out.
"There. It's settled. Her name is Balken."
Andreas gave me a bemused look before walking out of the kitchen. He returned with our little calico girl in his arms.
"Welcome to the family, Balken."
A/N Apologies about the long wait. This part was actually done a while ago, and uploaded to dA. I just forgot to put it over here. Chapter 16 is in the works. Writer's block is a bitch and a half. x.x