New Contender

The new contender, in the ring of names, is Cassius... as in Cassius Marcellus Clay. I still love the name Merlin, but I have to admit that Cassius is appropriate, bearing in mind that he's black & beautiful, with hands that look like boxing gloves. Plus I've already been on the end of a pretty nifty southpaw! But the odd bop aside, he's happy with the humans, but how the heck am I going to introduce him to the others, without all hell breaking loose? I've already had a taster of what's to come, when Maisie barged into the bedroom, a few minutes after Cassius (or whatever) was installed. Fur spiked & much spitting ensued, until I manouvred her out of the room. Any suggestions from the world of cat-lovers?