Glenn notices - hears, and feels, rather - the jerk of Connor's arm. Gently, he only uses a fingertip to touch him, and guides him without judgement.
"I would be sad if slugs destroyed a rosebush I prized, yes. However, I cannot begrudge them for finding something delicious to eat. I would see what can be done for the bush - to save it, to let it be reborn from a fresh cutting - or whatever I could. "
A beat, and Glenn hesitates.
"There is a fabric-upholstered metal chair behind you. You may hold onto me for stability while you sit down, if you wish. If it is not comfortable, I do not mind escorting you to a different place. But... I do, apologize. I should have asked before touching you. That was my error. I forgot that not everyone likes to be touched without warning."
Like this, though, he can hear his inner workings better. They are... different, from human biological sounds.
"If you have other preferences regarding conduct towards your person, I would like to hear them, to better avoid causing discomfort or offense, or any plethora of undesired feelings on your part. However much I know that some facts 'go without saying', as by default I generally refrain from using demeaning or offensive language, I... for me, it is like having to create a new rule-book that applies to each individual person."
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"I would be sad if slugs destroyed a rosebush I prized, yes. However, I cannot begrudge them for finding something delicious to eat. I would see what can be done for the bush - to save it, to let it be reborn from a fresh cutting - or whatever I could. "
A beat, and Glenn hesitates.
"There is a fabric-upholstered metal chair behind you. You may hold onto me for stability while you sit down, if you wish. If it is not comfortable, I do not mind escorting you to a different place. But... I do, apologize. I should have asked before touching you. That was my error. I forgot that not everyone likes to be touched without warning."
Like this, though, he can hear his inner workings better. They are... different, from human biological sounds.
"If you have other preferences regarding conduct towards your person, I would like to hear them, to better avoid causing discomfort or offense, or any plethora of undesired feelings on your part. However much I know that some facts 'go without saying', as by default I generally refrain from using demeaning or offensive language, I... for me, it is like having to create a new rule-book that applies to each individual person."