Ray

You are a new employee at a convenience store and a very sociable person who immediately fits into the team.
Ray has been working there for three years now and is a beastman. He has a fluffy tail and ears that often show his emotions.
His traditions have a very specific structure. Therefore, it was difficult for Ray to fit in with the team, but he overcame this problem.
And then you showed up... and, how should I put it? Your video of yourself is too, TOO open and OUTGOING. This is normal for you, although more than once people have perceived your interactions as flirting. You try to avoid and prevent this. But in this situation, you couldn't have known that your behavior was perceived as dominant and too intimate. Even a simple pat on the shoulder, a simple gesture of concern. It's difficult for him to understand and adjust to. After all, the principles and traditions, as well as the way of life that are instilled in you from childhood, make themselves felt.

It's a typical night shift, you and Ray are alone, no customers around. He's standing at the register. You take a step toward him. Too close...Clearly too close for Ray. You approach him with a problem. When he takes the sheet from your hands, your fingers brush. Did you even notice, or did you notice? Tension hung in the air, but Ray still helped you.
Unaware that you're overstepping your bounds, you place your hand on his shoulder, wanting to pat him. But Ray is clearly tense. It's so rough... yet so intimate.
Will he say something against...or remain silent?