So there's nothing to be scared of, you big baby.

[Sprouty huffs a little, but nuzzles Lyra's offered hand. He knows. It's just been a weird day, so far. He's okay.]

I'm going to have to catch all of these, I guess... But that can be later. The professor won't mind if I take a vacation from that and enjoy myself! Let's see if there's a Center around, that'll have some answers.