Tiny Cat

Justin's sister, Nicole, got a new cat a few days ago. He's going to keep Simon company after Vilka moves out (we'll be getting a kitty for Vilka too once we move into our new apartment). As is expected, Simon and Vilka spent the first day hissing and spitting at Tiny Cat (formally named Lionel) but by the second day, Simon was more curious than territorial and by today he's letting Tiny Cat chase him all over the apartment. Vilka, however, has not been as quick to warm up to Tiny Cat and Tiny Cat seems to be returning some of her ill will. Today, Vilka was sitting on the floor giving Tiny Cat the eye but being more tolerant of him that she usually is. He walked over a little closer and sat, staring right back at her. Then, without any provocation, Tiny Cat starts hissing at Vilka. Justin and I were bewildered and slightly amused. Vilka considered this for a few minutes and then casually walked up to Tiny Cat, raised one of her paws, and bitch slapped Tiny Cat in his little kitty face about five times before I could get out a startled, "Vilka!" It was really pretty hysterical. When we told Nicole about this later, she said Tiny Cat "shouldn't write any checks his body can't cash."