Someone pointed out something I should have considered. It may not be that they have a problem. It may be that I comforted them in a beastman way first, and they learned it from me. I thought I was being careful. I am less certain now. Booked a dental check and a fur-softening appointment. Making their preferred dinner tonight. If any humans are reading this: if a large beastman hurts you, say it directly. Many of us are stupid enough to think silence means acceptable.