Jack smiles-- but not with teeth, he knows what teeth look like to someone who is sort of like an animal. He doesn't know if V is any different mentally, but it's always better to be safe. "Yes, ears do funny things sometimes when they get more mobile like that, don't they. Here, I am going to put my hand on your shoulder. Okay? If you don't like it, you can move away again."

And he does attempt to do just that, slowly and carefully, ready to pull back but not looking, sounding, or even smelling like he's afraid. Just cautious.