Max isn't sure he believes that's a coincidence, but it makes him chuckle. Yes, he knows, he's being played by these furry menaces but he lets them string him along willingly, and quite happily.

Anani continues to circle his feet like a shark, but he isn't acting aggressive. Not a single hiss. He does, however, keep sniffing the air with what almost seems like confusion.

"Whoa, hey... just be careful up there," he says to the kitten as she makes her way to perch on his shoulder. "You want to watch me prepare the food?"