Still working with Blue to get him more socialised and over his fears of being touched or handled in any way and slowly things are getting better as he gets more trusting with me.
He greets me now with needing to be patted and talked to when I get home from work and when we playing he rolls around over my legs and jumps on me where before if he accidentally touched you he would stop and freeze. But if he wanted to he would sit on your lap for a few minutes but that was it.
Last night he did a fascinating thing.
Where before if your face come anywhere near him he would flinch and run, (I would say he has been probably been slapped around for an accidental face scratch or something as a kitten maybe) last night he quite deliberately and with real determination climbed up and planted his front paws on my shoulders and inspected, sniffed and snuffled every detail of my face and ears and hair for quite a long time...bit unnerving at first but let him do it unhindered.
When he finished I got a gentle meow in my face and then a huge big face rub.
I didnt know whether to laugh, cry or hug him to death for a great step in getting over his previous treatment.
He is getting over his fears but doing himself now..so pleased with his progress.
Still doesnt purr though