So I walked into the bedroom, and as has been their habit now that it’s cold in the morning all three of the cats were in there on the bed. And although Suzie Q prefers to curl up next to Chris’ pillow Taz and Mickie were fairly close together—also in accordance with their habit though the weather has nothing to do with it.

I put my hand down next to both Taz and Mickie, and Taz sniffed it for a second or two and then started licking. Hearing this, Mickie—who had initially ignored my hand—looked at Taz, watched him for a moment, and then started licking my hand as well.

In the past I’ve found these two in a yin-and-yang pose, each with face toward the other’s belly fur. Last night Chris watched them move into a spooning position.

Occasionally if Mickie catches Suzie curled up in that spot by the pillow, she’s able to get in some licking on Suzie’s head—but if she tries to move the washing down toward Suzie’s chest the older cat will raise a paw in warning and Mickie backs off. And sometimes goes back to washing Suzie’s head.

I think Mickie’s winning her over, gradually.