[ He nods to show he understands how that would be the case. ]

My family has a difficult time finding secure safe havens, these days. We have seven people to house, and I'm the only one capable of working.

[ There's a distant look in his gaze for a moment, a hint of worry surfacing. Though, when he's suddenly picked up, there's a quiet sound that could almost be called a squeak. With flushed cheeks, he slides both arms around Wren's neck. ]

I didn't mean like this, you know.

[ Yep, that's a soft whine. In spite of it, he huffs gently and leans up to innocently kiss the dragon's cheek. ]

As long as you aren't doing it because you think I'm incapable of walking.