[Well, for what it’s worth, when flirting with a big magical fae lizard, flattery is a good way to start.

Because he just brightens up, clearly delighted! He’s even sporting a big, bright, incredibly unsettling smile full of teeth. His surrogate dad back home says they’re cute though, so clearly nothing to worry about.]

You are bold for thinking such, but I find such boldness to be a respectable trait.

There are few that do not fear me, so such admiration is a welcome change.

[He’s preening, basically.]