[He nods a little, because it does. Hit him out of nowhere sometimes, that is. An eternity spent never questioning, and the amount of time he has been able to is only a blip in comparison. Even if he gew used to it quickly it's still something that he can sometimes struggle with.

The hand on his shoulder startles him a little and his wings ruffle in response. It's nice, though... that voluntary contact.]

I doubt, sometimes, but that's part of it too. [Raphael shrugs the shoulder that her hand isn't resting on.]

And I never thought I would find it fun, but... it can be. [His own smile turns a little wry in response to hers.] I've had some interesting experiences in the name of curiosity.