The Cat and the Baby

A picture, we are informed, is worth a thousand words (though not, it should be noted,  in English classes where an essay of a certain number of words is required).  Consider this a 4,000 word exposition of the relationship between M and Puck.*

In general, he keeps his distance, though this morning she did get to be part of his aggressive snuggling routine, which involves semi-affectionate head-butting.  She was eating at the time, and didn't miss a beat.

*And Leo and I both figure in this like parents in cartoons - we're nothing but vaguely authoritative legs.