[She's sure he'll get used to it eventually, if just for his own health.]

Then it seems your world is similar to most of those I've met, in that. It always seems strange to me, coming from a world of many races, but I suppose Gaia is in the minority.

[Might as well keep the conversation going to keep his mind off the touching thing.] I don't suppose you've met any others here who came from your home?