[It's a good thing to ask, he figures! Never know if someone's allergic or just... doesn't like animals.
But after that, Shinji doesn't have a problem with letting a bit of silence settle over them. Surely the other has a lot on his mind to be thinking about, and he wouldn't want to interrupt.
Introductions, though... those are definitely in order!]
Oh, of course. [If this is something he can help with, then he doesn't mind helping!] My name is Shinji, it's nice to meet you.
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But after that, Shinji doesn't have a problem with letting a bit of silence settle over them. Surely the other has a lot on his mind to be thinking about, and he wouldn't want to interrupt.
Introductions, though... those are definitely in order!]
Oh, of course. [If this is something he can help with, then he doesn't mind helping!] My name is Shinji, it's nice to meet you.