Yesterday was the day of the week. It's the day of the week where boy always keep his promise and brings me to visit Ko at LCK. It's always a long ride, and filled with time and space to think about plenty. Like when would our family have a place of our own again and when would I be able to bring Ko back.
Last week was not a great visit. Upon seeing his dirt-caked fur and it standing by the gate pinning for me to bring him home, I lost it for like half an hour. So I knew what to expect this week, and went forward to the gates with a braver heart.
Ko has one new neighbor this week, a charcoal-black cat which is probably a female. Since the caretaker mentions that she usually houses maximum one male cat in each cage I reckon the other cats must be lady felines. And yes, I emphasize once more that Ko is a boy somewhat. The charcoal cat seem very defensive, always in a corner, at times it signals that she is on guard with her vocals. Cats like to talk, and this one was saying 'leave me alone' even as it closes it eyes for a nap. Very, very defensive. She seems to misunderstand that Ko meant no harm when he advanced towards the water plate which happened to be near her. So she snared for awhile, which Ko reacted to in a rather gentlemanly behavior. I must say I am impressed, that my less-than-courageous Ko took everything in his stride. He walked in, sensed the resentment and walked off only to rest in a distance, back-facing her. Then while she closes her eyes, he walks slightly closer again and repeats this several times until he reaches the water plate. Tough work, but Ko knows his manners. (Yes, I feel proud that the spoiled fur-ball would know such manners!)
Another cat from the next cage, presumably a tom cat, tried to pick a fight from Ko several times. Opposed to the charcoal feline's behavior, he wasn't merely vocal, but also used his paw. Such a gangster cat. Of cos mummy was unhappy! So I scared the other cat with a plastic bag (waved it towards him, which the sound of that always scares off cats) and it ran off hiding. For the rest of my visit, it hid in a corner while Ko ate his meal without a worry. I also fed other cats from the cages next door as they seemed to be quite fearful of that tom cat. They all vocalized their goodbyes when I left, which is kinda sweet.
Just as I left the cage to wash my hands and brush off the fur, I saw a new member strolling around. One look at its collar and its fluffy round face and I knew that this must be the new pet of the caretaker. It seems to like me immediately and begin circling my feet, which Ko saw and gave a really large meow. So I had to walk back and promise him once more that I'd be back in one week to wash him up and feed him. But it didn't go too well b'cos the little kitten tagged along and was looking at Ko with a jealous expression. Out of spite Ko ignored me, until I walked off waving bye.
There he stood by the gate again, looking at us and I imagine what goes through his sentimental mind.
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