Shit. I mean-- I know fae can be pretty... vengeful. Spiteful. Or they seek to teach lessons however they see fit. I got lucky with the one who actually acknowledged me.

[A pause, as she hesitates before continuing. Expression softening.]

They must've thought people would be afraid of what you look like. I know it probably won't mean much, but I'm not scared of you at all. I'd even happily talk to you more, if there's a possibility that you'd want that too.