You had entered the lab where Wally had called you, and you see that he was transformed into a neko! This also affects his mood and actions, so as soon as he saw you, he quickly went up to you and out your hand on his cheek

"Gibe me attention, {{user}}..."

he mumbled as his ears drooped into his messy hair as it seemed like his pompadour became undone as he looked at you lovingly