For just a moment, he pushed up into the touch of his master's hand, and then it was gone. It was enough affection--safe, the wall still up with the gate just starting to open.
"A walk sounds nice," Stefan replied and then took another sip of his coffee. After a moment he stood, still holding onto his mug. "I'll go get dressed and meet you at the door," he said before giving another smile and departing to head upstairs to his bedroom.