The old man and the cat

A short storie in the style of magical realism and noir, with a strong dose of satire. Two beings, differing in almost every way, live together under one roof, though it is never quite clear where. Somewhat outside of time as well. Time gradually ceases to apply to them. They celebrate the small rituals of everyday life, creating their own universe together. They wait, though it is not entirely clear for what — perhaps for an ending. Or for some beginning. Or perhaps they are only dreaming: the cat dreaming of the old man, and the old man dreaming of the cat.