[ wow. For half a second, he looks fairly shocked by that bold question, but -- no, he has to remember that most people aren't used to Rabbits. They don't know proper etiquette. So Zara chuckles somewhat awkwardly. ]

-- I'm sorry, but I'll have to say no. These ears are very sensitive. [ a beat. ] For future reference, it's not very polite to ask such a thing of a stranger... Since you didn't know any better, I don't mind, but it's best to learn now.