For years, Sake and Haiku could not be on the sofa or bed or at the dining table with me at the same time. When I put replacement windows on the house, and opened the windows behind the sofa, that changed. While they could not sit near each other, they could be on opposite ends of the sofa at the same time. As long as I did not make too much of this, the tenuous situation could exist.
As I have noted previously, the presence of Taki has changed the balance of power: although Sake is still the bitch kitty supreme, Haiku is no longer totally subservient and submissive. And, she makes her wishes known to me independent of Sake, something she did not do just a few months ago. Or, if she did, she was so hesitant and meek, she seemed uncomfortable doing so. I did always try to acknowledge her requests and presence. And, I still do. The increased confidence she is exhibiting is tenuous, at best but heartening.
Until last night, though, all three cats have not been present and visiting with me at the same time: until then, it was any two in combination: mostly Haiku and Taki, but sometimes Haiku and Sake, or less frequently, Sake and Taki. Well, last night, in the living room, Sake was on the arm of the sofa, Haiku was on the back of the sofa, and Taki was on the seat at the other end. I made the mistake of remarking on this, and the moment went away.
Tonight, all three were in the living room again, not on the sofa, but gathered around in companionable proximity. All I was missing was a fireplace and a rocking chair. But, that is okay, I am glad I have three precious cats.
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