There's something about having fur that makes petting suddenly the best thing ever. Not that being caressed on skin isn't nice too, but the fur makes it as pleasant as when someone ruffles his hair. No wonder cats like it so much. Speaking of cats...

"Oh wow! That would be so cool - I wonder what he'd have to say? I bet he knows all kinds of secrets!" He ponders that for a moment. "...Though he still probably wouldn't tell me about them in advance."