Sleeping Dragon Weave a secret

He's not been the closest to the pups personally, and so, it's noteworthy how much he's grown already since they'd last met. Dio remembered his wariness about him at the meeting, contrasted by his keenness towards Portia which is worth keeping in mind. It was very little to work with but still, not impossibly so. He does still have to remember -- puppies grow up differently, nature versing nurture constantly yet always so fast. The golden guardian has little doubt that the commander seeks to keep their strengths and interests honed to a fine sharpness. However he does not know where this boy's lie, but it's high time he delve a little deeper if he can. Since he's evidently cozy in Portia's company (Dio knows they have that in common at least), he has to wonder.

"See anything interesting out tonight?" he asks in an effort to test the waters while taking a few small steps closer. His stance had settled into a proud yet comfortable neutral, a happy default of his after all, and he did not intend to impose unwarranted on anything despite a curious tilt to his head.