She has to make first contact with a head bump, and then I can pet her. She even lets the Princess pet her upon occasion. If anyone approaches her, she still runs away.
Scaredy sounds like a lovely cat. Cats are so funny. One of our cats adores my husband. She's such a flirt with him! In the evenings she sits next to him on the arm of the couch and you can see her using her mental telepathy "PAT MEEEE". But she waits so patiently - he has to make the first move!
Here's another amazing cat:
Blooie, how are your Silkies doing these days?