[For what it's worth, trying out this sort of play is part of discovering what it's like to be a cat.
He gives a quick meow to confirm that she has the right of it as she sits up, and he goes right after the ribbon when she dangles it. The two of them carry on like that for a little while, and - Archons help him - he enjoys the game far more than he expects or will ever admit to. There's a rush in the experience not unlike fighting, and the challenge of trying to stay ahead of her movements and predict where the ribbon will end up keeps him on his toes. It's exhilarating, silly as that sounds.
It's also a sweet moment he gets to share with Ori, and that matters so much more.
Eventually (and reluctantly), he gives up the chase and settles at her side, purring loudly because he honestly can't stop himself. It's a noise of love and contentment.]
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He gives a quick meow to confirm that she has the right of it as she sits up, and he goes right after the ribbon when she dangles it. The two of them carry on like that for a little while, and - Archons help him - he enjoys the game far more than he expects or will ever admit to. There's a rush in the experience not unlike fighting, and the challenge of trying to stay ahead of her movements and predict where the ribbon will end up keeps him on his toes. It's exhilarating, silly as that sounds.
It's also a sweet moment he gets to share with Ori, and that matters so much more.
Eventually (and reluctantly), he gives up the chase and settles at her side, purring loudly because he honestly can't stop himself. It's a noise of love and contentment.]