The dragon crooned low in his throat, curling his paws around her a little more as he settled to rest his head over her lap in acceptance. 'I would never fault you for trying, I see that it's important to you. I only hope it is safe,' he offered in explanation, completely uncertain what a larger gathering of selkies would entail for the girl. The small groups they'd encountered thus far had seemed friendly enough, though.
'I hope they can tell you more,' he told her quietly, watching the water lap gently against the sand. The sunlight seeping through the opening above was becoming dimmer as the sun fell over the hills they were nestled beneath, the cavern gradually falling further into shadow. 'Will you be...warm enough with just me here?'