That was the best reward ever! Totally worth having a slightly sticky pants pocket for it. This was now going to be a tradition. He would hence forth be 'the uncle with the candy'. He liked that title.

He snickered at Madoka saying she petted Maru even as a human. He looked at the boy- who was probably about his height or so and shrugged. Why not? He reached out and gave the guy a pet on the head. "You are soft and fluffy!"

He glanced down at Madoka and suddenly noticed the height difference. "I could put you on my shoulders if you want to reach him easier."