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Sa Majesté Louis Catorze, Le Roi Soleil, supreme ruler of Le Château, sworn enemy of canine foe and scourge of Ocado delivery drivers.

Le regard qui tue

This is Luther, Louis Catorze’s big brother, who left us in 2014:

The Lutheran method: evoking guilt.

Luther would have been fourteen years old today. He only celebrated two birthdays during his too-brief time with us, but we always remember the date every year and have his favourite food – prawns – to celebrate. His picture popped up recently on that social media “Memories” thing and, according to the accompanying text, I was eating a burger with mustard and melted cheese at the time. This is no surprise, since Luther was the KING of being my best friend when I had food.

I don’t know why I didn’t see it before. Since Catorze hasn’t always been a creepy-starer, and only developed it after a few years of living with us, I can only imagine that he must have learned it from someone. It’s comforting to think he is able to channel his frère aîné, even though Luther managed to look disappointed whereas Catorze just looks scary.

Happy birthday, Luther. Hope you have prawns galore, wherever you are.

The Catorzian method: conjuring fear.
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28 responses to “Le regard qui tue”

  1. mary mcneil avatar
    mary mcneil

    Run free, Luther ! Keep an eye on your little brofur.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I’m certain he looks out for him and makes sure he doesn’t get hurt in any of his capers.

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  2. mmechapeau avatar
    mmechapeau

    This is a nice tribute to Luther.
    And thinking of the two brothers channeling together is comforting, isn’t it?

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Yes, and I’m convinced that there is a link! Catorze has adopted some very Lutheran habits since coming to live here.

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      1. mmechapeau avatar
        mmechapeau

        Timon is doing the same. Our former cat, who was named Timmy, was a tabby like him, and he behaves like her more and more often.

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  3. Sally Goodman avatar
    Sally Goodman

    Luther was gorgeous! Isn’t it lovely that he may be living on through Louis xx

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Sometimes it’s a pain in the arse, but yes!

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  4. Dr. CaSo avatar
    Dr. CaSo

    The difference in looks is striking indeed. Luther” I’m a poor boy, no one loves me!” Louis: “Obey me or ye shall lose your head!” Maybe they become more and more like their previous brothers/sisters from another mother because they actually become more and more like us 😀

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      You’re absolutely right. Luther never made us fear for our lives in the way Catorze does. 😳

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  5. Tracy Abell avatar
    Tracy Abell

    You were a beauty, Luther! (Reading this post with my own green-eyed black cat on my lap).

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Ooh, a green-eyed black cat! 🐈‍⬛

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  6. cat9984 avatar
    cat9984

    What a beauty!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Aww, Luther was a gorgeous cat. We still miss him.

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  7. CC Bernhart avatar
    CC Bernhart

    A beautiful tribute, to a beautiful cat. 🐈‍⬛

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you! He really was magnificent.

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      1. CC Bernhart avatar
        CC Bernhart

        I would love a black cat they are beautiful 😻

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          They’re my favourite colour!

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  8. Penny Cooper avatar
    Penny Cooper

    I’m so sorry I missed this, I’ve not been reading anything, I have been having heartbreak and a mental health meltdown, then at last there was a visit to my daughter and things were just a tiny bit better and that led to me catching covid and it is being horrible to me! I’m also very very sad about the loss of a neighbour in our village, the all consumrf animal lover, more known for The Love Of Dogs, but he has/had many animals, including cats, goats, lambs, cows and on his African travels even fell in love with a vulture. So there are tears I shed for Paul O’Grady and I wonder what on earth will become of all his rescues and his amazing smallholding, all the animals that have been allowed to sleep in his bed, yes he did have a story of having a rejected lamb in bed with him. So I am very sorry that I missed this memory you shared, that beautiful boy Luther definitely sent Louis to you to continue his legacy of love and mischief in your life. And thanks to you, we all get to learn of all the antics. So happy XIVth birthday Luther, your little brother is keeping Mumma and Pappa on their toes! XxxxxxxxxxxxxX

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Hahaha, I didn’t twig that Luther is quatorze!

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      1. Penny Cooper avatar
        Penny Cooper

        Oh my!! Bless I am very surprised!! 💙

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  9. Aspasía S. Bissas avatar
    Aspasía S. Bissas

    Luther looks like a sweetheart. I’m sorry he wasn’t with you longer.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Aww, he was wonderful! Too much of a wanderer, though. I was constantly stressed wondering what he was up to!

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      1. Aspasía S. Bissas avatar
        Aspasía S. Bissas

        They’re never happy to just stay in the yard– silly creatures.

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          Le Roi’s foster-mamma said he tended to stay put, and this has since turned out to be untrue. Or maybe he just decided to start misbehaving when he came here!

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          1. Aspasía S. Bissas avatar
            Aspasía S. Bissas

            Maybe the neighbourhood pets are a bad influence 😉

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            1. iamthesunking avatar
              iamthesunking

              As in, his friends? He doesn’t have any! Everyone steers clear of him. 🤣🤣🤣

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            2. Aspasía S. Bissas avatar
              Aspasía S. Bissas

              I like to think that’s just a front for the humans, but under the cover of darkness they all meet in secret cabals to plot their takeover of the world! 😀

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            3. iamthesunking avatar
              iamthesunking

              Oh dear, that’s all I need! 😩😩😩

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