Very clever, and I imagine more dexterous than more traditional options.

[ He's crawled through enough dungeons and dens of dangerous beasts to imagine the appeal. ]

I'm not sure whether to offer my encouragement or condolences that this one seems to be sticking. [ Honestly he's killed his share, so he may not judge there. But he notices his own discomfort at being torn on whether he'd want to suddenly find himself home again or not. ]

They should take you to the Diadem after this; I'm there another week or two. If I can help you with anything, do let me know. [ He feels very drawn to this fatherly man. It probably has nothing to do with his own failure of a father. Certainly not. ]