What ought one say? Mistress Katya is the kindest, most compassionate, smartest and prettiest girl ever. She has a heart the size of a galaxy, a mind that probes mercilessly for facts and information and the soul of a poet. In fact, she is an excellent poet. She sings like an angel and I do not think there is a single subject she could not easily master. She is the most generous and caring person one could ever hope to meet. Have I mentioned that she is a bona fide genius? In closing, I have never met a wonderful and complete person.

What can I say about Miss Katya that isn't a colossal understatement? Whatever good things you've heard about her are true. Czarina, femme fatale, polylingual ambassador to Europe, adept diplomat with regards to international relations, consummate chef (including, and I quote, making the "best cheesecake in the UNIVERSE"), former ballet prodigy, actress extraordinaire, wildlife rescue volunteer, lover of small children, loving friend...