[ He lets out another laugh, but this time it's a little lighter. Aeryn nods. ]

I think so, too.

[ There's a softening in his gaze as he watches Wren reach for a hand. With a fond expression, he shyly turns his hand so that their palms will be touching. ]

She would have insisted nobody calls her a lady... but I agree. I used to embarrass her, actually. [ there's a sheepish laugh as his eyes sparkle a bit ] When I was very young, I would always loudly insist that she's the absolute smartest woman in the world. I'd be standing in the middle of a crowded area, and so many people would turn to see this grinning child pointing right at his very red-faced and very apologetic mother. I thought it was the funniest thing.

[ In fact, he's laughing with absolutely no shame. ]