[Ellie may not actually look offended, but Glacius does look more cautious now, not having meant to slight her in any way.] No! I-I didn't say that. It's just that you are a small human, and others of your species may not find that as imposing as... well... what they might see as a giant monster made of ice. It's--not a bad thing. If I could somehow look like I fit in around here, I'd take it, you know?

[It's a sore point for him, but if it can at least help him look out for the people that he cares about, then at least some good can come of it. Or something. And speaking of ways he doesn't fit in, her last request causes some evident confusion:] Ah-h... what is..?