[Kidlat is now back in his proper place: perched on his shoulder, looking a bit miffed. "What did I do???" says that look.]

I'm sorry, this dragon has little sense of propriety. I swear, I get busy for a minute...

Oh, I've been meaning to speak with you for a while, sir. Mind if I join you?

[He slides a carefully neutral glance at Sadaharu as he says this.