Most pups know Corneille Soiree as a Poodle who is an artist with the patience of a tinkerer and the timing of a comedian. Corneille Soiree has named every cracked tile near the fountain steps in The Yard and refuses to share the list. Stories about Corneille Soiree multiply faster than anyone can keep up with, which is half the fun. Under the jokes, Corneille Soiree wants to leave The Yard a little brighter than it was found.