Duke, while not totally afraid, is definitely creeped out by him. Just...who makes faces like that? It was they never had a face before!

"Ugh, what's wrong with your face!?

Leatherhead immediately reprimanded him with a harsh growl and a shove. No, Duke, that's not a thing we do. Something about him did seem odd...like maybe he never experienced being human before.

The fumbling with the hands only served to solidify that thought. Awkwardly he stood there, holding out a hand. Maybe he could take it if he needed help?

The ex-alligator said bluntly, "You are not human...not before you came here."