[ Any other person would probably back away right now. There's something about the man that is truly unsettling, whether it be the way he looks at her, or the way he completely ignores what she says and continues his line of questioning, albeit now directed at her rather than the creature. But Rinoa is not easily perturbed herself, and Felix's worried nudge at her side is enough to push her into action; with a frown, she walks up to the man, and gentle but firm in her motion, takes the creature right out of his arms. ]

What he is is not for you to hold like that. I know he's probably not like anything from where you're from— [ they're not like anything from where anyone is from, as far as she knows ] —but you can still treat him with respect!

[ She puts him down next to Felix, smiling as her friend proceeds to inspect his fellow whatever-they-are for injuries. Then, she looks back up at the newcomer, a frown on her face. ]

Who are you?