Making friends with Felix

Friends who've gone away for the weekend asked me if I'd mind popping into their house today, to check that their cat was doing okay. He's called Felix, because he looks just like the cat on the cat food package. I agreed to go to their home and spend some time working there on my computer, so that Felix would have some company and I could top up his food and water. Well, it took him a long time to decide whether he actually wanted the company of a stranger, and for three hours he remained hidden under a throw on the couch, before finally venturing out to accept a treat and get a drink of water. But, since then, he keeps coming and hovering near the table where I'm working, so perhaps that a sign that we're "making friends" now.
When I move into my new season (see previous post), I suppose I'll be the one asking a friend to check on the cats if I'm gone for the weekend.... at least until I find a new housemate (preferably one who likes cats!)