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Grandpa Ken Sat Down With His Morning Paper. He Never Made It Past Page One.

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The morning paper is open, a cup of tea sits on the side table next to a spare pair of glasses, and sunlight is filtering through the curtains. Grandpa Ken has settled into his armchair in a green knit sweater vest over a plaid shirt, peering through his glasses at the headlines. But he is not holding the paper up very high, because the space in front of him is occupied. Yuki is curled up on his lap in a perfect crescent, her pale coat dotted with soft caramel rosettes, her tail draped over his knee, and her eyes peacefully shut. Family photos and a basket line the shelves behind them.

For a breed known for boundless energy, Bengals can be surprisingly affectionate once they have burned off steam. Many will seek out their favorite person for a warm lap after a good play session. Older adults often find a lap cat to be calming company, since the gentle weight and soft purr encourage a person to slow down and relax. Routines also matter to cats. If you always read the paper in the same chair at the same time, your cat may begin to show up like clockwork. A little morning play before settling down can help an active cat like Yuki relax and enjoy the quiet time together.

The news can wait a few more minutes. Ken would rather not disturb the comfortable warm bundle on his lap, and judging by Yuki's expression, she plans to stay right there until lunchtime.

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