[And Rinku's earned herself another little laugh from the big guy - though, without the ability to smile, it may not even really sound like a laugh...
it really is just a couple of wheezes, mostly out of his nose, as he shakes his head.]

Naw... that thing just a helmet. Sorry if ya thought I was some cool robot or somethin'.

...

'N thanks for stickin' 'round, too.
I can tell... I really needin' it, right now.