[He blushes at the nudging of his butt and pushes it out so she can reach more of it. However, her words leave a slightly bitter taste in his mouth. He reaches up and touches her twitching ear.]

It's not because you're feline that I like you! it's just one of the things that makes you special. Honestly, I thought you were a cosplayer at first! It made you really approachable, I admit, but once I got to know you I really started liking you for you. You're really complex, and I appreciate getting to see all your facets. Like a diamond.