[ The closer shift had him following in kind, listening with careful focus as Dash talked. He just really enjoyed the closer proximity of their bodies, each touch from Dash a calming balm, similar to how he used to feel drifting back and forth in the water, the ebb and flow something he missed fiercely. Yet another thing he needed to not dwell on.

Gazing upwards for a moment, he nodded his head. ]

Have they not seen your mother in the realm either? [ What would make someone abandon their child, especially one with obvious enhancements and importance. A Prince. The Prince, undoubtedly. Did Dash have any siblings or would he not know such a thing? ]

Who told you about things? Are you sure it's - safe? They might - there might be some out for you because of what you are. Who you are.

[ He frowned at the consideration. ] I think - your touch might be something. When you touched me before - I've never felt that. It was -