Mmmmmno? [It shouldn't come out of her like a question, but what can one do. She quickly explains—] Well, you stand out. That's not necessarily a bad thing. We know what happens to people who do, though. Not everyone is as accepting of differences. I say 'eerie,' but in a good sense.

[She studies him a few moments longer and then clears her throat.] It's captivating, is what I mean to say. You have the kind of look that is worthy of curiosity. Makes one want to know more. To learn more. But whilst I think many things of you, I don't think you're frightening. I'm not afraid of you.