So it finally happened. Penelope the Peacock got her 'keep away from me' slap from old Spot kitty. She antagonized Spot one too many times by pecking 'near' her as she cowered under the feeding table. Spot had a good place, guarded by many legs and bars on the chairs and table, but Penelope kept sticking her head nearer and nearer.
So I was watching, and Penelope got just one inch too close and Spot whacked her with her paw and a claw got stuck in Penelope's neck for a second or two. Cat's claws have barbs on them and they can hook and hold. So Penelope thrashed a bit and got free and backed up and 'casually' walked off the deck pretending nothing happened, but not going back to the table. Now I will see if her behavior changes and she leaves Spot alone. This should be fun. Neither one is hurt. I'm sure Spot only got feathers with her claw. I picked her up and she purred in celebration.