Every cat owner knows the feeling. Out of nowhere, you find yourself face-to-face with your feline’s rear end. Ajani might be a planeswalker, but he’s still fundamentally a cat. This means that, at some point, you’re likely to get an up-close view of his posterior.
“Ajani was usually considerate about not doing that,” remarked his former roommate, Bob Johnson. “Whether he was anthropomorphic or not, Ajani was just like any of us. But after a few drinks? A different story. A tipsy Ajani was prone to flashing his butthole right in your face, then looking at you as if expecting you to reciprocate. Billy was the only one of us who seemed keen on playing along. They’d take turns staring at each other’s assholes then laugh, and laugh, and laugh.”
Feline behaviorists weigh in on this quirky trait.
“It can be startling when a massive cat-man suddenly showcases his backside,” feline expert Emily Johnson explained. “But in the cat world, it’s quite typical. More than that, it’s a gesture of trust. Cats don’t expose their vulnerable parts to just anyone. So, when they do, it signifies comfort and trust. It’s best to ignore it or find a way to distract them when this happens. Placing an object on the edge of a countertop for example.”
Johnson later revealed a surprising detail about Ajani’s past.
“I later found out Ajani was an unsuspecting Phyrexian sleeper agent while living with us,” Johnson shared. “It’s surreal to realize he was essentially robotic, unbeknownst to even himself. And then it hits you — his asshole wasn’t organic but an intricately designed replica. The craftsmanship was impeccable. Side by side with a natural one, you couldn’t distinguish Ajani’s anus from the real deal. Whoever designed it deserves a raise.”
Eventually the roommates discovered the best way to avoid being glared at by Ajani’s rusty eye was to set out a large cardboard box away from party guests whenever alcohol was present.