[ Alberto's face is contorted with shocked confusion — he really can't tell if she's sassing him, but he's inclined to believe she's not, the more she goes on... It's a bit endearing, after a second, and he almost starts to give a lopsided smile, amused... But then she says that.
"We all do."
That's helpful to know — but it's not helpful to hear, no. Thinly concealed worry makes his face fall again, frowning slightly with his focus split. His gaze drifts away as she asks more questions of him, but he snaps back to meet her eye when she mentions the human-to-'not human' ratio. He gives her another curious once-over... then throws his head back, puffing his chest a bit as he places a hand on his hip. Confident, comfortable, contrapposto — as much nonchalance as he can muster. Like none of this is bothering him at all. He's toootally fine with this whole situation. No biggie, indeed! ]
Alberto Scorfano. Not human, actually. Guess I'm joining the club. Piacere.
[ He reaches out his hand for a handshake, hoping this may be the inspiration she needs to get out of the tree, but... somehow, he's not holding his breath... ]
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"We all do."
That's helpful to know — but it's not helpful to hear, no. Thinly concealed worry makes his face fall again, frowning slightly with his focus split. His gaze drifts away as she asks more questions of him, but he snaps back to meet her eye when she mentions the human-to-'not human' ratio. He gives her another curious once-over... then throws his head back, puffing his chest a bit as he places a hand on his hip. Confident, comfortable, contrapposto — as much nonchalance as he can muster. Like none of this is bothering him at all. He's toootally fine with this whole situation. No biggie, indeed! ]
Alberto Scorfano. Not human, actually. Guess I'm joining the club. Piacere.
[ He reaches out his hand for a handshake, hoping this may be the inspiration she needs to get out of the tree, but... somehow, he's not holding his breath... ]