"Alright" Pyria moved over to Zmerr and began kneading each foot, starting with the sole and working her way down to the heel. "Maybe it would be less delicate if you got used to going without those boots. I remember that my feet were more delicate growing up, but I got used to it as a girl." She began pulling gently on each of his toes. "So, Zmerr, if I may ask, are there others of your kind around here? I don't recall seeing others of your species at the academy."