[ He lets out a sound of surprise, but it's much softer this time around. He relaxes against Wren, and that doesn't change even when he's suddenly in the dragon's lap. His face does turn very red when the position sinks in, however...

With a soft sound, he shifts to press his face into Wren's shoulder. ]

I do think you could be right. But... back then, I didn't know for sure. I always had this feeling that I couldn't explain, but I was never able to search for you. I wanted to, every day, but... my family was falling ill, one by one.

Everyone I asked for help from wanted money, or...

[ He shakes his head, pressing his face a little firmer into Wren's shoulder. ]

I decided to trust the feeling in my gut, to believe that I were alive, and that I'd see you again.