Gene gives the best approximation of a shrug he can manage. Only way I could think you were more of a girl would be if there were ruffles and a tea party.

But he turns to give the back of Mat's hand a very careful, deliberate lick, because he's going to make sure his pride's properly groomed -- and if Mat wasn't so bloody tall, he'd do something about the hair, see if he wouldn't -- and that should be answer enough, shouldn't it?