This cat was definitely a lion.

Twin. (His name is Big Mac. The girl is Happy Meal.)

Seconding this suggestion

Okay, thanks for clarifying! That explanation makes sense. Thanks for your time!

Can you explain the actual point to me? I read “a group of friendships and familiarities constructed just by showing up at that same place frequently.”

There is a sober equivalent. They often meet in church basements. 🩷