Yeah-hah, definitely! The forest on the edge of town is really cool, too — I mean, to me, at least. My island didn't look anything like that...!

[ He's quick to shed that sarcastic energy, still excited by the idea of exploring and hiking and mountain climbing above all. ]

I take my lizard monster there all the ti– Oh! Heh! D'you wanna meet her!? Sofia! She's under the bed~ Ahah, I mean— you've been here long enough and she hasn't come out to bite you yet, so... S'probably fine, eheh!

[ As... confidence-inspiring as any introduction can be. But his excitement doubles as the idea strikes him, clearly. The kid goes a mile a minute. ]