At the very least there is a little seed of hope planted there. He doesn't know, but he will keep waiting.

"Thanks." He mutters as he brings the cat into a more comfy position after he sinks further into the couch, there is always something soothing about the warmth of a little critter on one's lap.

"Hmm, apparently, you are a pet person now..." He says lazily as he pets the lanky cat.