I always remind #picaTheCat that she is an inquiline, as are many housecats.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquiline

Inquiline - Wikipedia

@futurebird
I'm sure she appreciates that.
@futurebird "You have that backwards, human."

@jmax

OK but who painted the walls? Who bought that couch she loves and her bed and soft chairs? Who pays the rent???

@futurebird Yes, but whose house is it?

@futurebird
This makes me reflect on the balance of power my cat and I maintain. She is aware that I'm much larger and have the ability to pick her up and hold her upside down like a baby, and I recognize that she is capable of sneaking up on me in my sleep and severing my carotid artery.
It just works.

@jmax