[Lorenz jerks when Claude touches his ear, the tall silky ear flicking back away from his hand only to bolt upright once more... It's still angled slight to that side, making it clear Claude has his attention no matter how much he huffs and looks away. The immediate knee jerk reaction also has his tail flicking, half swatting Claude as it uncurls from around his legs.]

No, Father was... I just.... didn't know any better.

[Huff. Huff. Sulk.]

I'll have to speak to Marianne about it before long, yes. I'm not the only one affected though. I've seen others.

[No he does not know that miqo'te are a thing]