That's entirely reasonable. Even when you do take memories, you don't have to be the same person that you once were. Goodness knows many of us are trying not to be.
[full body bristle with something that sounds like a cross between a hiss and a growl in his throat, but. he allows it. He is just innately feral for whatever fucking reason.]
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[weirdly has a lot of confidence in himself despite being Like This]
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[Reaches over to try to ruffle his hair.]
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Ah, I'm allowed affection? I feel honored.
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[but he's not refuting it.]
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