Icebreaker

Paper bags are amazing. Not only are they made of paper, but they are also bags. Bags that can hold a great many things.

This particular bag was one I brought home last week after forgetting to bring my reusable bags with me to the store.

After putting the groceries away, I dropped the bag on the floor for Bongo to play with. He promptly disappeared inside, performed several rotations, and came back out again. Then Lola approached the bag and disappeared inside.

Showing his rarely seen opportunistic side, Bongo promptly closed the bag and stood on the edge, effectively sealing Lola inside.

He kept her in there just long enough to let her know who was in charge (she'd been growling at him for 2 days straight), and then stepped off the bag and walked away looking bored. She emerged equally nonplussed, and followed him into the other room.

After that, the growling stopped and the apartment became neutral territory. It was as if they'd reached an accord.

Not only is a paper bag good for containing groceries, it's also, apparently, a useful negotiation tool for cats.