[For a moment, it looks like he might actually have a reasonable sort of reaction to that sort of answer-- it'd be easy enough for that surprised look to become a little warier or more fearful.
Ryan, though, would not know a reasonable reaction if it slapped him in the face. A moment later he brightens, fascinated rather than concerned.]
We've only had stories, back home, nobody's ever really confirmed whether you exist... [He even sounds a little awed, there.] You're right, they're not usually the most flattering, but I figure personal impressions are better than taking that kind of thing at face value, yeah?
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[For a moment, it looks like he might actually have a reasonable sort of reaction to that sort of answer-- it'd be easy enough for that surprised look to become a little warier or more fearful.
Ryan, though, would not know a reasonable reaction if it slapped him in the face. A moment later he brightens, fascinated rather than concerned.]
We've only had stories, back home, nobody's ever really confirmed whether you exist... [He even sounds a little awed, there.] You're right, they're not usually the most flattering, but I figure personal impressions are better than taking that kind of thing at face value, yeah?