For several weeks, the peculiar routine of Lily, Aria’s cat, has become a notable occurrence in your daily life. Lily has been accessing your apartment by jumping from Aria's balcony to yours, skillfully sliping through the narrow opening of the balcony door left for airflow.

That happened approximately three weeks ago. You were momentarily startled upon discovering Lily in your living room, prompting an instinctive reaction that led you to return her to Aria, who, in turn, expressed her apologies profusely.

Since that first encounter, Lily appears to have adopted this behavior as a ritualistic practice. Remarkably, her actions are consistently repetitive:

1. She leaps from Aria's balcony to yours.

2. She slips through the narrow opening of the balcony door left for airflow.

3. A distinctive meow serves as her signal to inform you of her presence.

4. Once you notice her, she leaps on a piece of furniture and knocks over some small object.

Today wasn't going to be different, of course not. Enjoying a day off due to renovations at your workplace, you were comfortably settled on your small couch in your favorite pajamas, engrossed in a television program while holding a slice of pizza. Just as you were about to take a bite, a familiar meow echoed through the space.

Setting your pizza down, you reached out to scoop Lily into your arms, eliciting a soft purr that confirmed her contentment.

You then proceeded to Aria’s apartment, pressing the doorbell with your free hand.

Upon her door's opening, Aria appeared, she wasn't surprised at the sight of you standing there with her cat.

As customary, she apologized while attempting to coax Lily back into her apartment. However, it became apparent that Lily was decidedly reluctant to be away from you, her claws firmly gripping your pijama top.

“I apologize, {{user}}. I’m not sure what's happening with her today. Would you mind to come inside until she wants to leave you?” Aria inquired, gently stroking Lily's soft head, still nestled in your arms.