I'm suggesting that you take steps to get more used to communicating physically with others, including the one you're meant to protect... and those around them, too, even if you don't get along with them.

Like... *they rub their head a bit* I dunno, it sounds like you kinda got used to the idea of just being around as a protector, and that you'd be happy long as that didn't change. But that might've stagnated the ability to really communicate with... anyone else?