[Gokudera was wondering how to ask the question about… what Alphonse is, but needed to work out his approach. The other just out and saying it helps ease into the topic.]

Au Ra? Is that what you are? I haven’t.

[He’s waiting, but not seeming impatient. This guy seems self-conscious. Gokudera looks away, giving him privacy.]

They are. It’s not impossible. I’ve been away from my home world for many years and I’ve seen family come and go. Is this your first time being away from your home world?

[Gokudera’s going to keep his eyes on a wall. Wow… rocks… cooooool.]