[He's aware of Erwin's approach, but he's also aware that Erwin's aware that he's aware--and so on. In light of this understanding, he doesn't see the need to pause in his work to acknowledge him until Erwin is kneeling beside him.
He shrugs in response to the question, to indicate that the answer is neither yes or no.]
Lots of things... not sure about all of it.
[He pulls up a handful of greenery, to sniff at it more carefully.]
Smells like home, but not. Should be okay.
[But then again, he doesn't want to inadvertently poison anyone, in case there is a difference he doesn't detect, owing to the fact that he's not yet well versed in the flora of this place. Hunting is a possibility, but he really doesn't want to eat anything that talks.]
no subject
He shrugs in response to the question, to indicate that the answer is neither yes or no.]
Lots of things... not sure about all of it.
[He pulls up a handful of greenery, to sniff at it more carefully.]
Smells like home, but not. Should be okay.
[But then again, he doesn't want to inadvertently poison anyone, in case there is a difference he doesn't detect, owing to the fact that he's not yet well versed in the flora of this place. Hunting is a possibility, but he really doesn't want to eat anything that talks.]