[He doesn't expect her to go so far to placate him, and his ears twitch slightly as he sees the photograph deleted. That's more than most other people have ever given to him in terms of respect for his discomfort, though to be truthful this is one of few times he has actually outright voiced it.]

No forgiveness is necessary, you were only being friendly. [She wasn't to know about his past history with being pulled around for pictures. The other researchers at the Akademiya had rarely been given to self-reflection when it came to Tighnari and the idea that he might not appreciate being pulled around like some kind of novelty - whether it be because of his unusual appearance or his intelligence relative to his youth at the time.]

And I'm sure you won't do it to anyone else. [A lesson learned is worth it, in his mind. The young man smiles and offers his hand out to her.]

Shall we try again?