Why does Nam need so much context? Gaja whines quietly and stamps his foot like a petulant human child. But, doing so keeps him from closing the space Nam's put between them. Somehow, he's holding back. Maybe because he actually cares about the old crocodile's comfort. Surely Nam won't be pleased if Gaja just grabs at him.

"Curiosity," he snaps impatiently. What else prompts humans to question things?

The most magnificent pout bows his lips and Gaja rocks back on his heels, needing to do something to get all his energy out.

"Let me see, please?"