Nah, My guess is that he just feel embarrassed petting the cat while someone can see him. You know how overly serious (looking) people can suddenly break into a smile while petting animals. I know since I am one of them. Getting caught is embarrassing >_<
Oh, so it is.What!? Under construction...are you kidding...?Nothing wrong with taking an unfamiliar route now and then...Didn't you say you like cats?I do, but...There's...Da-da-dunnnMeow
MeowAh! It's the cat from before!Yeah...Blusssh...someone there...ROAD CLOSED
No access possible owing to construction. We appreciate your cooperation.Unbelievable...and this is the only way I know, too...Ah, it's a cat!What's wrong? Aren't you going to go pet it?Cat RouteEffeminately