Really? [ She thought about it for a long time before eventually shrugging and swinging her legs until she could grab her own ankles, dangling in an odd loop from under Squall's arm. ]

That's okay. So am I. Tetsu says runts grow up to be the biggest and best of all. They just start off really small, so people throw 'em out. He says that's why mama says like she does...cuz I'm runty n' all. So I'll get bigger than her some day...then she'll see.

You will too. You'll grow up real big, n' other dragons'll be nice to you. Don't worry! [ Roze chimed, reaching out and patting his side reassuringly. ]