Well, Scary Mary has come a long way, indeed! She let you wipe her off with a warm wet cloth! That's pretty trusting on her part, I'd say. Any progress on getting her accepted into the general clan? How is the stair landing/screen introduction going?
The acceptance may only be wishful thinking, she is not a pushover.
Well, it took three weeks for my 4-year-old to not growl, or run away, or run away growling. He did rush an attack a couple of times, but the 6 month old kitten handled it beautifully with appropriate responses, and I scolded Simon with some "No's". Eventually, they blended and Simon and Noah run around together and generally get along, except for the occasional possessiveness of owner syndrome. It is more difficult with older cats perhaps, but nobody is going anywhere and time can be your friend.
A little harder when introducing one with 10.
Of course, a lot harder. A friend of mine has been doing this for quite some time with many cats; I will ask her for some examples of what she has done. She has a fluctuating herd because some she keeps and some she finds homes for.
Thanks any help would be most appreciated.