#22: Feline Negotiation Tactics
You can almost hear their little voices through the glass. “Let us out and we’ll bring you back a mouse.” Or, “We swear we’ll come right back.” Maybe even, “We’ll finally stop knocking things off the counter.” Lies, all of them—but dangerously convincing when paired with those big eyes.

The sign gets it right: cats are master manipulators. They’ll promise loyalty, affection, maybe even secrets of the universe—just for a taste of freedom. But once that door opens, it’s over. You’re left betrayed while they vanish into the night, smug and unapologetic.
