Read The Vacuous Quo :: The Silly One

In this episode, I attempt to draw.
Nika disagrees with everything about this decision.
This is a tale of mild betrayal, artistic sabotage, and one self-proclaimed “good cat.”

Nika approaches.

Don't be fooled, she’s not here to help.

She’s here to dominate my workspace.

I try to ignore her.
Why would I ignore such an adorable kitty, you ask?

Well… although undeniably cute, Nika demands undivided worship.
I am to worship her, not my iPad.
She knows exactly where to sit…
and exactly how to turn on the charm.

She sits on my iPad and offers affection.
I offer annoyed tolerance.

This is diplomacy at its finest.

Nika can be a leeeedle stubborn.
Time for a tactical maneuver.

She cannot draw.
But she will try.

This is not a collaboration, you lil’ tyrant.

Nor do I appreciate your constructive feedback.

Eventually, she settles on sitting on my lap.
It is adorable.
It is rewarding.
It is... distracting.

I try to continue.

But then...
I receive the teeth
of unsolicited feedback.