There’s something about that cat not letting go of the beetle, like it’s having a mini showdown instead of a passing curiosity. The determination is kinda funny, isn’t it? And the beetle, stubbornly holding its ground even while being “guarded.” Makes you wonder what the cat would’ve done if it was a tiny bug instead of a giant, terrifying-looking one. That’s some feline negotiation.
RE: The guard and the unimvited guest