["Because it's cute"? That's definitely the sort of non-answer that'll make Shun even more bewildered by the whole concept, though. "Because it's fun"? "Because I like it"? "It's a sign of friendship"?

He's still pondering the best way of putting it when Shun moves on, and he's almost too lost in thought to move on with him. Not quite, though, and he hums a little like he's actually thinking over the possibilities.]

I guess I'd have to plan that very carefully... [He can't think of anyone who could give Shun a challenge who he'd want to see beaten up or who'd do it without asking some awkward questions. But the thought is nice.

The cat is definitely loud a little too close to his ears, but Ren just smiles and wraps his arms around the cat to give him a hug. He doesn't mind letting the cat play with his hair either, as long as he doesn't get too close to his eyes.

--The kittens on his legs who just decided his fingers look like great toys, on the other hand, need to not. Ren quickly stops hugging the cat and moves to give him some good head scritches instead while he pouts up at Shun.]

I was keeping those cats company and they didn't want me to work. [...Yeah...]