It might be a strange looking cat, but it purrs and appreciates being cuddled like any proper cat so it's a fine cat in his book. Her fear would be correct, pointing out him being cute would result in him immediately having to eliminate any evidence of that happening. He's not cute, he's tough and scary. Fear the giant man cuddling a mop-like kitty.

A few moments while he considered before he nodded. "Yeah... I'd like that." He could go for some cocoa. And they can talk. Awkwardly. At least it'd be better than standing awkwardly. "I'm not doin' anything important." The cafe seemed safe enough. It also offered ample distractions.