[ Something about that laugh reminds him pointedly of just how dangerous this whole thing has been, and continues to be.

His brows raise, and then a sort of sheepishness crosses his countenance. ]

That... is a good point. I suppose I should say I've never heard a dragon speak before, then, and I've not heard of any documented-

[ Although that brings the uncomfortable reminder of Archdemons- but he is not a Grey Warden and certainly no veteran Warden, and thus would be unable to understand them. So... probably not an Archdemon? He hopes. ]