rival

So, many moons ago I lived with a girl. This girl insisted we have a pet, so we purchased a small kitten at a local pet store. That particular girl and I parted company a few years back, leaving me with custody of the forementioned kitty.

Fast forward a few years and I'm living with another girl. She contends that the current cat is lonely and needs a friend. While I have no problem allowing another 10 pound ball of fur into the apartment, I do have a few questions.

First off, the low down on the old cat. It's a four year old fixed female tabby. She is energetic, playful, still has her claws.

The new cat is a six year old fixed siamese male. I believe it's supposed to get along well with other animals.

So, I have basically two questions. Siamese are supposed to be a unique breed of cat. Anything I should be aware/afraid of before I let it move in? Second, I know cats don't get along as quickly as dogs, but they will get along, right? What's the best way to speed this process up?

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.