[ Being whispered to like that actually... affects Alberto more than he'd expect, endeared by the younger boy. He's still very much youthful and playful for his age, even if he fancies himself very grown in other ways, but being an only child all his life, and working most of his short time in Portorosso, it's kinda cute being around a little kid... He leans in toward Antonio in turn, crouching to be a bit more level with him. He's got a lopsided, shy smile on, and shakes his head, lowering his voice slightly right back. ]
Uh-uh. I know about cats, turtles, bugs, and seagulls. And kinda about dogs. And, like, every sea animal ever~
[ His tone is almost a bit conspiratorial, huddled here whispering together... Admitting to a little kid that he's not an expert on something is unusually self-effacing for Alberto, but Antonio called him out so gently. He's not gonna put on the bravado — although he still can't resist bragging a little... He's all too curious about actually learning about these weird animals, anyway. He's never seen anything like these animals back home. ]
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Uh-uh. I know about cats, turtles, bugs, and seagulls. And kinda about dogs. And, like, every sea animal ever~
[ His tone is almost a bit conspiratorial, huddled here whispering together... Admitting to a little kid that he's not an expert on something is unusually self-effacing for Alberto, but Antonio called him out so gently. He's not gonna put on the bravado — although he still can't resist bragging a little... He's all too curious about actually learning about these weird animals, anyway. He's never seen anything like these animals back home. ]