conversations are two people talking

hi! have we met? have you met max? no? well, meet my cat. he'd love to chat.

what? what's that din? oh that's max. he isn't finished talking to you. i'll leave you two alone.

i'm sorry, what? no, i can't hear you over the cat. wine? no, i don't have any. what? oh no, he isn't whining. he is talking to you.

yes, you have to stand still, put your hands on your hips and look intently into his eyes. because he wants make sure you're listening, that's why.

yes, please. yes, yes, max we hear you. what? oh he'd like you to follow him out onto the balcony for a bit of catnip.

oh yes, very cute. and yes, quite vocal. oh no, people never believe me. what? i'm sorry. excuse me. max, do you mind? we'd like to have a conversation.

snapshot of a cat lady in the making.