"I appreciate that you're trying to be protective, but I'm twice your size. I don't need to be protected." (Brothers)

"W-well, I still wanted to try, zeesh. Next time you get attacked by a- wait, no I couldn't fight that. A SQUIRREL, see if I care." (Brothers)

"Vela we were DIRECTLY told not to go here. Why are we here?? Do you have a death wish?" (Siblings)

"Mond told us not to go INTO the forest. We're on the edge of the forest. That's not into!" (Siblings)

"Hey, dad...? I know Mond said we shouldn't ask about what's going on, but... I'm curious. And I'm worried." (Adoptive son)

"Mond is... a lot more secretive about everything. You can always ask me if you need something... here, I'll give you a brief synopsis." (Adoptive father)

"I always scent strange Nebs when I visit you. Are they part of father's pack? Why haven't we been able to meet them...?" (Biological son)

"I- er.... yes, they're part of your father's pack. But they aren't friendly people, and it's... safer if they don't know you exist." (Biological father)

*Curls up against him and takes a nap* (Biological son)

*Goes literally statue still because he's scared to wake him up* (Biological father)