[He's actually a bit startled by her reaction, cracking a half smile.]

And why not? You act as if you don't know your Equius, Nepeta. Even if I tried, I could not guarantee that there will not be a shattered door or glass of milk around.

[Equius could see the genuine distress on his moirail's face, so the smile fades quite a bit.]

Why should I be forbidden from doing that which comes so naturally to me?

[There's likely no convincing her on the matter, but he can at least try.]