[ he's trying not to be rude about the whole thing, but gosh... he never gets totally desensitized to crazy things and people who are out of the norm. it's probably always going to be Super Cool to him and super interesting, as well. just can't help himself, too curious and excitable for his own good.

but he should stay on topic, physically willing himself to Not look at the ears. ]

Yeah. I heard — y'know, from my friend — that it was a real friendly cat... Liked pets and stuff. [ a pause, remembering its fur pattern. ] And it was white, with, uh, little black socks. You know, the kinda pattern where they look like they're — yeah. Don't know why I'm explaining cat fur to you.

[ he is so awkward about this. of cooourse the cat man knows that when you call it socks, it's just how the fur looks and not actual socks! unless... since he might wear socks... he doesn't know that? CONFUSING. ]