"Artificer things can be like that sometimes, I've noticed." It wasn't the first time he'd gotten that kind of wide-eyed look, and it certainly wouldn't be the last. Both just for the fact of the clothing he chose and being... well harengon weren't super common.

At the assurance of the cat's friendliness he nodded, reaching a hand in her direction to see what the feline would make of it before the girl's... sister? Friend? Came to join them. Her compliment earned a nod from him, and a bit of a smile as he tugged lightly at the brim briefly.. "You're too kind."