[Death by Mirrors]

Yep, sounds legit. Your immigration papers and health certificate will be ready soon. Meanwhile enjoy the event and I'll seek through my inventory for some junk to unload precious gifts to make the newbie feel welcome here.

Russian households sure can be odd sometimes. But I'm fairly certain they still loved you, even if they kept you in a kennel. And I wish you the best of luck in your quest to find your mother! By now this site is old enough indeed so you could stumble across a long lost relative.