[The tap does make him flinch, like he expected something much harder and he can't quite keep himself from releasing a breath of relief once the offending appendage is out of his face. Needless to say, he's going to take a break to scrub down as soon as this is over.]
I see. [Eyes narrowed, he studies the... creature. That doesn't seem like a good word for it, but it's the best he's got right now.] What's your name..?