[ It had admittedly been a bit strange at first trying to get an emotional read on someone whose face is always covered (little does K know), but it's becoming much easier to infer from tone of voice and body language. He can tell that Al likes the gift, and it has him smiling, glad that it's been well-received. A hug would've been surprising but not unwelcome, and he clearly doesn't mind the hand on his shoulder. ]

I believe it does. [ He agrees, as though he has the authority to decide that. ] Sir Alphonse the— well, you need a good adjective. Like courageous. Valiant. Wise. [ A little teasing: ] Guardian of cats.

Did knights exist in your homeworld? With knightly codes of chivalry and all of that?

[ He'd sort of just assumed so, because of the full suit of armour. ]