[Not a surprise. But it is a substantial relief.

As is the feeling of his arm on hers. Alastrians are somewhat tactile by nature, but she hasn't met a lot of Humans who are. It's a delightful surprise.]

Well, that's one of the great things about being here in Trench. We get to be our true selves, instead of what our cultures tell us we're supposed to be.

If that makes any sense at all, sir.