[Alright, well... Fair enough. He can't argue with that even if he wanted to, and it tells him what he needs to know.

The sight of firetrucks is definitely not what he expected in a place like this; where did they get them, and how often do they need them? It shows some resourcefulness for sure, and some organization judging by what looks like a map on the table in the corner, all of which are nice to see.

Connor is silent for a few moments as he considers what to say, before deciding to go with something that might lead to a little information.]

So it is. I'm sorry for any offense; it's currently a very contentious topic in my world whether nonhuman individuals can or can't feel emotion, so I was curious.

[It's all true, if leaving out the detail of being one of those 'nonhuman individuals' himself.]