Lio by Mark Tatulli for December 09, 2016

Lio learning tricks from his savage cat? That’s new.

Sock(er) it to him!

Cybil helping Liō? It’s not the first time, but still, it’s very rare. I wonder if he promised her some gin.

Even the grumpiest souls often turn helpful when you ask about their favorite topic.

Forget Lio, Dad should sign Ishy as the goalie.

Hissing is effective.

Hissing like a cat isn’t as threatening coming from a human.

I think Cybil set Lio up-she is a tad too enthusiastic in the second panel and has a look of gleeful anticipation in the last panel aka “This should be good!”

Cybil giving Lio pointers?! Next thing you know they’ll be drinking together.

Learning from nature.

So, here’s how we do it , Lio!

Can Lio’s cat-hiss intimidate Dad?

Inquiring kitty-lushes want to know!

Aww, let Lio sign up for soccer, Dad. It will do the boy good to get away from his weirdo pets for a while each day….

Need to wash Cybil’s mouth out with soap…

I think Lio could learn to enjoy soccer. During the 3rd century, the British would celebrate victories against their enemies with a rousing game of football. Legend has it that the first time this celebratory sport was played in Britain was after the defeat of a Danish Prince. After decapitating the Prince, in true barbarian fashion, they decided to kick around his head. It seems like a sport Lio would like.