[ The threat, even if pulled back just a bit, does give Laios pause, if only because he wasn't being entirely forthcoming, either. ] ... No. You don't have to be sorry. I understand. [ His heart sinks a little, realizing now how powerful such knowledge could be in the wrong hands. ]

I, uh—I'll be honest. [ He fidgets, tail wrapping around his legs. ] I don't think I could actually befriend a dragon, at least not the ones I have back home. They're all dangerous, but I just thought... if I can understand them better, get them to trust me... maybe people won't have to kill them anymore.