[Hey, now, wit isn't exclusive human territory, you know!!

He observes the way the man sharply turns his head, as if he realized he'd been staring. While he's more than used to it by this time, Thane finds that he genuinely appreciates the other's self-awareness. He hadn't been quite aware himself how tiring he'd been finding the generalized, wide-eyed incredulity until just now. Not that he could, or did, blame anyone for staring. He does remember the first time he'd seen a human, after all. Even when expecting the encounter, it is impossible to completely squash curiosity. When not expecting the encounter...well.

He nods his head to acknowledge the man's apology.]

There's no need to apologize...I doubt if anyone newly arrived expected this would be how their day would go. Myself included.