[Makoto herself had to cover her ears as well. She could understand the sentiment, but she was standing RIGHT THERE.]

[Waiting for the dog-guy to speak was definitely the better idea, because her ears felt much better when he finally did.]

I don't think that was fear as much as it was... unbridled joy. Or maybe it was fear, I don't know.

[She then realized who she was talking to and felt a pang of embarrassment.] O-Oh um... not that I find you scary either. I... just am not used to seeing people of your... um... species?

Oh my god, I am totally botching this firs impression...