An interesting observation from the girl from the shadows today. She said that she likes my "plant". That would be the (shadow) snake that currently resides in my wood heater and chimney.

The implication here is that the chimney worm is still plant like or still has more in common with plant consciousness than an independent, self-aware reptile. Perhaps "elemental" may be a better word.

I have to say that this is the first time I have ever considered cultivating these (shadow) creatures.