"That is...ridonkulously cute. Sorry, I hope that doesn't offend you, but it is." She grins. If he's not embarrassed to be caught purring, he probably won't mind being called cute, either, she figures.

"Okay, so you named the pumpkin...I'm Abby, by the way. Nice to meet you, Pumpkin Whisperer. Is two enough or do you want a third? I bet they'll actually follow you if you keep purring at them."