Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Practices

Kitten Behaviour

The characteristic gestures, postures and interaction patterns associated with a Kitten persona.

Definition

Kitten Behaviour refers to the repertoire of gestures — nuzzling, kneading, purring, batting, curling, arching, watchful stillness — that many Kittens draw on when expressing their persona. Behaviour is highly personal and varies from Kitten to Kitten.

Historical background

As Kitten Play matured, community writing and events helped articulate a shared but non-prescriptive vocabulary of behaviour.

Discussion

There is no correct set of Kitten behaviours. Some Kittens are highly expressive; others are subtle. Communities generally treat variation as a strength.

See also