It is alright. I do not think you or I are the sort to bring up such things, unless avenue in which to do so appears naturally in our conversation. I appreciate you letting me know now. He won't be alarmed if... someone like me approaches him, will he?

[You know, an alien, and a fairly exotic and fierce-looking one at that. His scarred face and various jutting spikes belies the gentleness that he can operate with.]