Well, it's that too. He can't help but be affectionate toward his cute, innocent, little mistress. Especially when she looks so happy just to be around him.

With the way she was blushing and acting flustered he had to wonder if that was her first kiss. Did it count if it came from a pet person like him?

"If you say so, Leanne," he said gently, using her name in order to help ease her embarrassment. With that, he started eating his meal.