The way his legs tapped so carefully on the hallway carpet, avoiding noise while he peered around the bend. His fingers clamped anxiously on the long lens that extended from his body.

.. and he paced after the sound of walking, to follow.
Just enough behind in order to ensure his safety.

“ But I'm.. I-I'm not exactly hiding, I'm shielding my skin. It's sensitive, and I don't exactly like not looking human, ” the shutterbug hurriedly explained, seemingly underestimating the other's abilities, but he did back off about the photo. For now.

“ Food! Please. It's scarce. ”

One hand reached up, out - fingers making more of that very odd and creaking noise.
Someone who didn't think he was strange, who seemed to understand the situation even a little ..

“ Can I take your photo before you go? In case ... I don't see you again. I want to remember you. ”

His hands were hesitant in doing so. He wanted to keep it after all, and being this honest - he couldn't help worrying if he should've taken a photo before they got this settled and social.

“ One said he could walk in other worlds. Something about the stars welcoming him. This is similiar. ”

“ The last people who came in here, who weren't uh .. mmy one specific friend, ended up transforming or pretty much locking me out of a room. I-I started trying to keep friends safer after that. ”

Lyle's constant grinning faltered briefly, and he pulled the photobox over to offer back.
›

Instead, he made his way along his room and back towards his kitchenette, setting that camerabox down onto a counter and retrieving himself a drink.

“ I-I uh. I don't think you'll like to know there's already a room here with people like that. Sorry. But I believe you, though. ”

Clammy hands reached to clasp onto that old camera, pulling it up close without even checking in for permission. Excitement tugged a full grin as he began to pace back and forth.

There were those whirrs and clicks in full swing. “ If I could- wow, it's awesome! Where did he get one? ”

Stepping over slowly, carefully, visibly trying to pace himself to seem less intimidating, he offered out the foil-wrapped takeout bite. “ You're interested -? ”

“ 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵! I-I'm glad! And I-I-I'd like to tell you, but you should eat first. Maybe check your uh .. progression. The horns. ”