[He shifts a little uncomfortably at the grooming but it's... nice. It feels familiar, and he sniffles a bit before looking up. His voice is hoarse when he speaks.]

... Sorry.

[He reaches up and gives Sunny a gentle pat. He's okay. He'll be fine.]

... I used to hug my cat Dude when I got upset, before... everything. He was kind of feral but he would let me hold him.