We are, though that was not my initial concern. Hilichurl's are capable of speech, but due to their anatomy they are not capable of making as many sounds, and therefore capable of speech to the same extent as humans. I'm glad to see that is not the case with you, however.

[ the more you know??? not that you asked for the knowledge, but! ]

Of course, I don't mind answering. However, I did ask you first.