Today’s sketch includes two things I’m fond of: the return of my chibi art style (not really all that different from my usual style, just more…compressed, I guess) and an appearance by the cutest, dumbest cat in the world, Ninja Steve. Ninja Steve (and her sister, Cecilia) is a rescue cat my wife and I picked up four years ago. The two cats were barely six weeks old and suffering from a number of fungal infections (they were feral cats that had been humanely trapped so they could be put up for adoption), but they were tremendously cute and we got the pair of them. Today, they’re not really all that big; Ninja Steve tops out at around 7 pounds, while Cecilia is a svelte 5. And they have very distinct personalities: Cecilia is definitely the Alpha of the two, does not like to be picked up, but needs constant attention and love. She’s also the more playful of the two. Ninja Steve, on the other hand, loves nothing more than to lay across my shoulder. Or on the back of the couch. Or on a pillow. Or in a sunbeam. Honestly, that cat only ever really moves with any sort of speed when we put food in their bowl. Ninja Steve is pretty chill, except when that bowl is empty. Then, there’s no consoling her.

Anyway, both cats have a tendency to sit up on their back legs and…well, I guess it’s beg for attention. They look kinda like meerkats when they do it. And Ninja Steve will often make little chirping noises (pretty much constantly whenever she wants attention). So, this is a pretty common sight around the house.

As always, feel free to send in a suggestion for the next sketch!