Is this in the same town as the feisty-but-demure lady doctor and her love, the ancient Viking vampire cowboy? If so, Pucky had better put on earplugs and get Beatrix out of there. She’s too young for this story!
I’m so, so sorry. I know a bit of what you’re going through, and there are simply no words. I wish I could just hold you and hand you tissues and cups of tea.
I have a few pieces my mother made for me when I was in high school. And when she cleaned out her storage, she gave us each a box with all the things she had made over the years. . . I have the outfit I came home from the hospital wearing—as a newborn! My prom dresses, birthday dresses, and more. That’s getting kept.
But personal names and titles cannot be copywritten. (Trademarks can, which is why the Disney company holds onto their trademarks with such ferocity.) And “fair use” allows tributes, allusions, and parody.
I’ve missed you, Marusya! And Shadow says that Busya is definitely involved! =)