Cato noted the temperature differential of the man’s skin, and quickly calculated that it was likely caused by embarrassment. Perhaps he thought the swat undignified?

“No apologies necessary, I greatly appreciate the assistance. I do not wish to hurt them, but I have not calibrated my arm strength to accommodate for their frames, and I do not think they have the same bone strength as mammals. I am regretting not having access to training modules.”

He ducked a little, bending his knees so his height was closer to the human’s.

“May I ask for extended assistance? Would you know how to find the raven shrine?”