[As does Robert, at least proportionately to the short time he's known Beast. But this is an issue, and one that Robert has never really been sure how to navigate.]

... I... I s-suppose so. H-However... [... and this is going to be hard to describe...] ... my a-abilities to discern the emotions and thought processes of others are... h-highly restricted in most cases.

Perhaps I... u-understand less than you think I do, though... it is not out of not wishing to...