[That inward slight panic that someone might take Ladon away from him one day comes back at her question, so much that Ladon stops fishing and looks over at Jordan questioningly before the dragon comes lumbering over to make sure he's alright.

His answer is once again hesitant.] Alright but... you have to prove you're not going to hurt him first. You just have to let me hold your hand and I'll be able to tell.