[To be fair, he only realized those two the hard way, but at least he kind of learned...]

I suppose I hadn't really thought about it like that.

[So tone and volume, got it. Patience isn't a problem, of course.

He'll move after a moment, coming closer to Alexei and then kneeling nearby. He's not too close to either Alexei or the fursnakes, and he's staying away from their food as well. And also the pointy end of your sword there. You know, just in case.]

Is this something that helps as well or is this just part of being patient?

[The... cutting the fruit thing.]