It is not just babes. [ Still, if Solas is startled by the actions he doesn't make any movements to suggest it, reaching out to stroke over his head again. He has seen many marvellous things in his time, but this is something unique and wonderful. It cannot be real, he tells himself, that a dragonling might come to be in the possession of someone who had an anchor of their own. ]

There are many people who would take an academic interest in him, but I am sure it would be for their own benefit. It is wise to keep him safe until someone who will treat him justly appears.

[ Not that Solas thinks himself the best person for the job, even as he glances up to look over at her. ]

Why would I be afraid? His mother is here. He has no reason to attack or feel as though he ought to be defensive. He showed that he was playful, not dangerous.