[ truthfully, connor's not entirely certain he'll ever stop finding other species fascinating. back home, it's just humans and now androids, and humans haven't exactly dealt well with having another sentient species on their planet. the fact that there are so many here living so well together is stunning.

and naturally, they're all fascinating to analyze.

the polite protest earns an arch of one snow-frosted eyebrow, and connor keeps his hand extended even after alphinaud's tucked his own into his arms. ] I've observed you falling four times now, [ he says, bluntly honest, ] which tells me that you're having difficulty. There's no shame in requiring assistance-- my body, being inorganic, is more suited to the cold than yours. While I can provide no warmth at the moment, I can offer shelter and a steady support.