[ He blinks a bit owlishly at Altria. That's... true, he supposes. It's a bit of a strange feeling, remembering that there are those who can offer a small nudge at his back to push him forward, or to catch him with outstretched arms if something knocks him over.

Hm. Perhaps these people were not merely colleagues, but that's a thought for another day. ]

...I have much to learn of them, but it is not such a terrible thing to seek connection with others.

[ He nods a bit. ]

It is something I must continuously remind myself.

[ But then he frowns as a troubling thought brews. ]

...are you alone here, Altria?