He flinches at first, like he's being attacked – then, when it's clear that he isn't, he goes very still, his ears folding back in confusion and alarm. What's he supposed to do with this? What does this mean? He genuinely can't tell if he said the wrong thing or the right thing. Extremely cautiously, and extremely awkwardly, he brings one hand up to pat at his ancestor's shoulder. His eyes are still extremely round. "Are... are you okay, I, uh..."