Of course. I'm a scientist. [Research assistant, but. As close as he's going to get until he graduates anyway.
This one can't seem to take a hint, huh. Barry eyes the hand the woman - Lup - holds out for him to shake, all cheery and casual. He doesn't want to shake it. What he wants is to go back to his notes, to prepare for his test over the weekend, to drink his coffee, to be alone without invasive questions from humans looking for a thrill with a monster. He wouldn't be surprised if she uses that term, even if she doesn't know that it's hurtful.
But he can't ignore human etiquette. And despite everything, Lup seems sweet enough. There's no scorn in her eyes when she looks at him, no distrust or disgust on her face, no hesitation.
She's beautiful too. For a human.
So Barry reaches out and takes her hand, small and smooth and hairless against his fuzzy palm.] Nice to meet you too, Lup.
[Seeing as she's not leaving...] Uh, can... can I get you anythin' t'drink?
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This one can't seem to take a hint, huh. Barry eyes the hand the woman - Lup - holds out for him to shake, all cheery and casual. He doesn't want to shake it. What he wants is to go back to his notes, to prepare for his test over the weekend, to drink his coffee, to be alone without invasive questions from humans looking for a thrill with a monster. He wouldn't be surprised if she uses that term, even if she doesn't know that it's hurtful.
But he can't ignore human etiquette. And despite everything, Lup seems sweet enough. There's no scorn in her eyes when she looks at him, no distrust or disgust on her face, no hesitation.
She's beautiful too. For a human.
So Barry reaches out and takes her hand, small and smooth and hairless against his fuzzy palm.] Nice to meet you too, Lup.
[Seeing as she's not leaving...] Uh, can... can I get you anythin' t'drink?