I think I would have an attitude also if I was stuck in a cage for a year.
Evita is so beautiful.
Oh I hope and pray that some special person comes along and can see Evita for what she really is. A cat who would give you years of love and devotion.
How lucky you are CCL to get kitty kisses from this absolute gorgeous cat named Evita.

As for nipping your hand when you go to put her back in her cage, to me she is telling you that she would rather stay with you, giving loves and snuggles, than go back into a cold steel cage. She obviously cherishes the moments she has with you.
Give her extra kissies and scritchies for me please.