Yes, I know they don't always give us it but I think the little man was feeling sorry for me today because....................wait for it.........................HE LET ME STROKE HIM!!!!!!!
Happened much the same way as it did with Bond. Bed has become our safe place, the place where he is now comfortable enough to be near me. This morning I sat up for my usual mornig snuggle with whoever is still on the bed. It happened to be Bond and the little man. So Bond got his stroke and the little man flinched and moved away but didn't flee. So I risked reaching over for a head stroke and he let me! He even gave me a purr with gusto.
Then when I came home from work this afternoon him and Bond were spooning on the bed
So I sat on the bed and the little man did again flinch and move slightly but stayed put and after I gave Bond a stroke the little man again let me stroke him.
So that cheered me slightly today as it is a big step for us