Howard Brazee wrote: > I wonder if there is a genetic difference between a Phoenix and > his/her parents. Can Sethra do tests to verify that she is in fact > eligible to become empress? Does she have characteristics of the > animal? Is it obvious when a Phoenix walks down the street? Yes, they all walk down the street singing "Do-wah diddy, diddy-dum-wah-did-dy." Dead give away, IMNSHO O:-) Snarkhunter