[Van had worried his human appearance might be off putting for those less so, but instead of dismissal, he meets encouragement and support from Kanaya. It's...intriguing. Unexpected, but also comforting, too.]

Yes, new as of last month.

[He hesitates briefly before adding...]

I'm Van. Van Fanel. A...half-human. I'm not really sure if that still counts for what you have in mind. I would understand if it didn't.