It's really amazing how cats behave sometimes. You mention attitude. Merlin was like that: Confident, strong and a good hunter. He had, presence. But when Cleo came along ten years ago...He was a big softie. He loved her straight away and she became his shadow. He looked after her so well. Cats are such interesting little things.
Merlin was such an amazing little fellow to have in my life and I'll remember him always.
Now I'm off to give Cleo a cuddle.