[ honestly, tenka-san.. he appreciates the warmth of the gesture, though, fingers curling into the back of the human's shirt to keep them close as they walk. ]

Well.. it seems the least we can do. Especially since I hear that your diet leaves something to be desired. [ a teasing sideways glance. ] And I enjoy keeping busy. With a full house like yours, certainly I'll have many distractions.

[ his expression softens once more, mismatched eyes fond. ] .. I'm glad that the two of you have one another. You seem to balance one another well.