[ Claws first, teeth second. Opening his mouth for scrutiny is slightly embarrassing on the basis of it being ungraceful, but Regis endures it to drive the point home.
After that's done (and after he tidies himself up again, nails retracted and fingers curled somewhat demurely around the strap of his satchel): ] Oh no, not at all. We're permanent visitors, as were humans before they decided to reproduce more rapidly than any other creature on this world anticipated.
[ A statement that probably raises more questions than it answers. Regis brushes it aside, eyes crinkling around their corners with gentle humor. ]
In short, I'm a novelty. Even among my own kind, if I may add. My previous promise that I mean you no harm still holds, and I would have kept this from you for your peace of mind, had you not been so graceful with your honesty.
[ He waits a beat. As light as his tone remains, he understands how serious this all is. ]
no subject
After that's done (and after he tidies himself up again, nails retracted and fingers curled somewhat demurely around the strap of his satchel): ] Oh no, not at all. We're permanent visitors, as were humans before they decided to reproduce more rapidly than any other creature on this world anticipated.
[ A statement that probably raises more questions than it answers. Regis brushes it aside, eyes crinkling around their corners with gentle humor. ]
In short, I'm a novelty. Even among my own kind, if I may add. My previous promise that I mean you no harm still holds, and I would have kept this from you for your peace of mind, had you not been so graceful with your honesty.
[ He waits a beat. As light as his tone remains, he understands how serious this all is. ]
Does this change things?