[...he understands this feeling, trust him. Regardless, however, he just kind of headtilts a bit at the mention of the...critter, there; he thinks he knows what's happening, but -

wait wait hold on you what]

You...yes. Well, if this is what I think it is, "Dusty" is yours; keep him close and he'll protect you. It's how this world works; we're given creatures to raise. At least he shouldn't eat you, anyway.

[He hesitates for a moment before continuing on.]

Would you like me to meet you in that town? It shouldn't take terribly long for me to get there; within the next day or so.

[Because he has met some terribly awesome people who have given him Fly already. ...admittedly he has a Pidove so that's going to be hilarious, but...]