[He just sort of clears his throat awkwardly. He can't... actually think of an argument for that, because he kind of agrees, but also he can physically feel the blow he took to his pride just then. At the very least he can fumble for recovery rather than actively make things worse. Wary as he is regarding the creature, if nothing else he's good at keeping a stoic expression and outwardly calm demeanor.]
I apologize. I'm not quite used to encountering wolves who... speak.
[He was definitely going to say 'wolves who don't kill people on the spot' but diplomacy is really the only skill he's got, there's no need to throw that one out the window immediately.]
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[He just sort of clears his throat awkwardly. He can't... actually think of an argument for that, because he kind of agrees, but also he can physically feel the blow he took to his pride just then. At the very least he can fumble for recovery rather than actively make things worse. Wary as he is regarding the creature, if nothing else he's good at keeping a stoic expression and outwardly calm demeanor.]
I apologize. I'm not quite used to encountering wolves who... speak.
[He was definitely going to say 'wolves who don't kill people on the spot' but diplomacy is really the only skill he's got, there's no need to throw that one out the window immediately.]