[Gokudera glances when he hears that his, and his eyes narrow with some suspicion. His own scars are tender, but he’s not reactive. Not drawing attention or hiding.]

What makes you different from humans aside from the scales and the obvious visual differences? And are all Au Ra so tolerant of humans?

[Because Gokudera hasn’t exactly been nice, and Alphonse does not seem too bothered.]

Did you die?

[That’s pretty blunt, or maybe it comes off as insensitive.]