>> Whoops. I forget about the communal aspect of cattails, as I'm so used to interacting with them one or two at a time i.e. petting them while paused on the edge of the path. <<

Look at how they grow and you can see the communal aspect -- they're always in stands.

>> If Cattail likes the two-legged tall things, then Cattail is a good fit for a souped-up being who'd reject evil, yes? <<

True.

>> I'm tempted to either turn this into a prompt in December, or else write it! <<

Go for it!