Over next few weeks, cat becomes increasing territorial. Pirate has all my guests in fear of my apartment, because he hisses and claws at anyone who comes in. Except for me. ME, he wants to sleep with. Reminds me of some relationships I've been in.
Nobody claims cat.
Cat accompanies me to vet and we get our shots. Vet thinks Pirate is adorable, but it still takes three people to hold him down for injection. In my first attempt to mellow Pirate's personality, I get him neutered. This teaches HIM to come wandering into my apartment uninvited and should give any of YOU pause before you drop by my place. Heh heh heh.