[Eric raises his eyebrows, looking completely shocked for a moment. He assumed this man KNEW. He certainly made no effort to hide it. Did he really not understand? Well, humans were oblivious sometimes.]

Look, I realize your race has certain... taboos. But it's stupid, really. Yes, everything you worried about is right, and has happened. I'm sorry that it bothers you but...

And look, I'm sorry but we weren't exactly hiding anything. I thought a man as smart as you understood.