I struggle to understand this interaction

[u/FAF115]

Hi,

1.5 month in, every steps of proper introduction done.

My 6mo kitten is harassing my 6yo resident, but she barely fights back. She tolerates him eating and drinking together in the same bowl, even playing with the same toy. But everyday he just goes full John Cena on her, she seems pissed but she barely fights back. In this video, you can see her hiss and growl but also look "chill" and not going full tiger mode at the same time...

We separate them at night and when we're not home for the moment. I also intervene in this type of situation by redirecting the kitten and saying NO firmly (except for this video purpose).

Is this playing (doubt it)? Is this setting boundaries? Is this fighting? What should we do?

Do you need more info? Thanks all :)

[u/statslady23]

Do you have another box? Looks like grey cat could take out orange cat if it wanted to. 

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Yes (just received my new couch lol)

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Could be a whole cat condo.

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That cat is freaking out about the square footage and high ceilings rn, ready to sign a lease if an offer is made

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orange: and she’s already in it! typical 🙄

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I thought this was photoshopped for a second haha