[Amal lets Raha's hand go. He misses it afterward, but doesn't dwell on that. They barely know each other. Even though Amal likes holding the hands of his companions now, it's baby steps.]

No, don't apologize. I know my appearance is fairly... unique. It's fine to have questions. [He meets Raha's gaze for a moment, then feels his face heating up again; his amber eyes shift somewhere else.] ... Thank you. I-I think so, too. It helps that being remarkably difficult to kill is one of my many talents. [Maybe at one point he would have questioned why he was still alive, but he has a little more to live for, now.]

I don't usually talk about my past, if I'm being honest. Maybe you're just easy to talk to.