Duo nodded as he listened, quiet as he slowly came to the conclusion that the cat wasn't so bad. He scooted a little closer and closer, inch by inch until he was at least within touching distance. He might have gone through a lot for a kid his age, but he was still a kid, and so he was extremely curious. If this cat was gonna be an ally, then Duo needed to inspect.

His hand slowly reached out to barely poke at the cat's paw.

Or he would have... If the mention of food hadn't caught his attention. His hand stopped just before he touched the paw.

"Food?" Duo's stomach gave a rather loud rumble, and he quickly pulled back. "I can't pay for it. S'okay. I c'n go a bit before I need to eat."