Sounds rather similar to how I've been my whole life. [There's a twinge of bitterness in her voice, though she makes it obvious that it isn't directed at him.] I suppose there's a certain measure of gratitude that's required in those kinds of situations.

Huh. It seems that, even though he's "cat-like" in his behavior, that he's at least a bit fond of you. Enough to stick around you, at least. I guess he found you, too, the way people found your friend.