Great story. We’ve had cats come and go through our lives that all rated as characters!
We’ve got two indoor cats, one of whom never is quiet! and a garage kitty. She can come in if she wants but seems quite content to live in the garage. She also is the only cat I’ve ever had that purrs while she eats. She also has the sometimes annoying habit of reaching up and stretching on whatever part of your anatomy is handy! Them claws can be somewhat sharp!
My husband found this to be true - much to his surprise! He was brushing his teeth after a shower in the buff, leaning over the sink with the cat at his feet, our cat found something of interest to play with! Thankfully no claws (he came that way to us.)