Nitwits! I’ve had cats (the normal wee kind) around for more than 30 years and it’s very common for them to go from purring on your lap to chomping down on your hand or fingers when startled.
I found that pretty damn funny actully, ragging around the kid when his mates are yanking him the other way lol…fucnny shit, fuck sake the lion only gave him a love bite, soft shite!!