My petite calico is only affectionate on HER terms and HER time.
However, her 18 pound lard-lad orange tabby son only needs a mere glance in his general direction to merit his everlasting adoration
I had a calico and she was exactly like that. I called her "The Princess." She didn't tolerate her orange housemate's antics very well, either. He loved to antagonize her just for the sheer hell of it. LOL
My calico (Dulcie) passed away in late 2007 - she was diabetic and went into insulin shock. Her caretakers (in my absence) rushed her to the vet, but they couldn't save her. RIP Dulcinea.