[The scales follow the touch of his fingertips, Subaru's breathing quick and shallow, his heart beating unreasonably fast-- he tells himself it is because he is unused to anyone touching him. (and yet, the explanation sounds hollow to his ears.)]
... Maybe. [Almost tells him to pull back, but hesitates, looking up at him with eyes that are not quite human, but not quite those of a dragon, either.] What is your name? You know mine... it's only fair.