[ There's more Akito can say on that particular subject, but he doesn't have the energy to bother. Instead he has a private conversation with Quintus - tells him to stay with Skul, and huffs slightly when Quintus expresses worry over his sleeping habits. He's sixteen now, Quintus - practically an adult.
Which doesn't mean much given how the adults Quintus knows act.
Eventually the hatchling is soothed with a simple 'he needs you more than me' and, of course, a hug (it's hard to reach now even when he stands on his tip-toes). ]
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Which doesn't mean much given how the adults Quintus knows act.
Eventually the hatchling is soothed with a simple 'he needs you more than me' and, of course, a hug (it's hard to reach now even when he stands on his tip-toes). ]
Quintus is staying here.