[He should be more used to gentle, affectionate contact by now, but receiving it is still a bizarre feeling that leaves him glancing after Héctor's hand.]

Nah. Like I said, I'm used to them. [He wants as little magic inside his head as possible, even if he's taken to studying runes.] Room's soundproofed with runes so it don't bother no one else. It's fine. [but,] What do your runes do? Is that part of how you're...people-y?