Though he always wonders if it's an odd association to make, this kind of warmth coming from Roland always reminds Inigo so much more of his mother than his father.. even though he's pretty sure he's supposed to make the mental comparison to the latter, since he views Roland as a father as well.

But he can't help it. The warm hugs whenever he reassures Inigo. The way he's so gentle about it, yet attentive, always making sure to say these sweet little things just because Inigo is a little worried. Not brushing him off, even though Inigo should be tougher at this point.

.. it leaves the boy with a faint blush on his cheeks by the time he pulls away from the man, before nodding and then turning away, starting to run further into the wild.

"Chinchillas, get your butts over here..!"

Yes, he's screaming that at the top of his lungs.

At this rate he might chase away more wildlife than anything else, especially when coupled with the running and the wild waving of his arms..