It started like any other Tuesday. The crumbs were on the floor, the sun was shining, and Lyla was asleep in the hallway. Then, Dad opened the closet door.
The sound of the vacuum cord being pulled out is, to Murphy, the equivalent of a war horn. He immediately assumed a defensive stance, guarding the sofa with his life. Gilda, confused by the commotion, began running laps around the kitchen island.
"The loud snake monster has returned. I must sing the song of my people to scare it away!" — Murphy (translated)
The Tactical Retreat
While the dogs were losing their minds, the cats took a more strategic approach. Leona and Willie utilized the verticality of the living room, ascending to the top of the bookshelf. From there, they looked down with pure judgment.
Lenny, however, decided that the vacuum cord looked like a snake toy. This resulted in him chasing the vacuum while Murphy barked at the vacuum, creating a vortex of fur and noise that lasted for 20 minutes.
The Aftermath
Once the monster returned to its cave (the closet), peace was restored. Murphy received a cheese tax for his bravery, and Lyla woke up, realized she missed the whole thing, and went back to sleep.
Bark Back (Comments)
Mittens from Next Door
My humans bought a robot vacuum. I sit on it and ride it into battle. It is glorious.
Rex
Vacuum cleaners are the worst. Stay strong, Murphy!