[ Talrovian continues to stay politely in place. He's not dumb, he can tell she's shocked, and advancing on her probably won't help. Instead, he'll stand right here and remain all friendly-like until she relaxes. That's the best way to go about it, right? He is very tall and very colorful. Hardly the first time he's surprised some poor human.
He puts his hand over the only scrap of red cloth on his entire form: the heart on one side of his chest. ]
I'm a construct! Copper clockwork and quilted clothes! I make the clothes myself but Mommy made the clockwork and Daddy cast the spell. He's the reason my legal name is Talrovian, but someday I hope to be 'Thomas' instead! Happy to meet you, but sorry again it was by scaring you!
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He puts his hand over the only scrap of red cloth on his entire form: the heart on one side of his chest. ]
I'm a construct! Copper clockwork and quilted clothes! I make the clothes myself but Mommy made the clockwork and Daddy cast the spell. He's the reason my legal name is Talrovian, but someday I hope to be 'Thomas' instead! Happy to meet you, but sorry again it was by scaring you!
[ How's THAT for an answer. ]