[...he really can't help the weird thought that this kid seriously reminds him of Adel.
But, it's mostly overridden by the fact that children make him uncomfortable. He doesn't know how to interact with them without a voice, and while some can be quite intuitive and respond to nonverbal communication, most... don't.
Aside from being generally a little awkward, he tries to seem as nonthreatening as possible, and gives the kid a questioning headtilt. Seeing if the kid will really even respond to something like that.]
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But, it's mostly overridden by the fact that children make him uncomfortable. He doesn't know how to interact with them without a voice, and while some can be quite intuitive and respond to nonverbal communication, most... don't.
Aside from being generally a little awkward, he tries to seem as nonthreatening as possible, and gives the kid a questioning headtilt. Seeing if the kid will really even respond to something like that.]