[Huh? What? He continues to be surprised by these questions, tilting his head now.]

...is this something you experience difficulty with?

[He quickly gives her a cursory glance over as if he's looking for something that might immediately startle an animal.]

Techniques for calming an animal is common for any breeder, or for anyone who works honestly with beasts in any way. I have many of these skills at my disposal, both those that are well known and those that can only exist within the Tanaka Empire.