"Diplomacy" is a word your cat can never relate to. He does know where the food is coming from but politics, other than the rule of the jungle, do not interest him. He will accept your offerings of food and compliments graciously as long as you do not disturb his energy by being inconsistent or annoying. Despite all this there will be times when you believe that your cat is the feline version of Richard the Third, knifing his way up in feline and human hierarchy. Consider it well before inviting a fellow pet keeper especially if this precious creature happens to be below your cat in the food chain. For the sake of peace warn him well ahead of the possibilities.