He does have kind of a funny accent. [Howard doesn't look thrilled by the idea of Rations being that smart. Nor at the idea that 'Slash' is a suitable name for members of the species. He was hoping that the claws were somewhat decorative.

But he can understand wanting to be treated on equal footing.]

Sorry for um, insulting your species, Slash. And uh...sorry for freaking out at you, Rations.

[He reaches over as if to pat her head, does so against the grain, and Rations turns her attention away from staring at the Woobat to hiss at him.]