[ He smiles at that first response. ]

Then I stand by what I said.

[ Oh, Wren doesn't want to put him down... Aeryn finds that really cute, a soft chuckle escaping as he patiently waits to be put down. After making sure Wren knows they need to be inside for this. Once his feet touch the floor, he smiles up at Wren, reaching out to hold his hand. ]

I actually... need you to hold onto me a little tightly for this to work as smoothly as possible.

[ That's said a bit shyly as he reaches up and briefly fidgets with the purple strand of hair. ]