He doesn't break eye contact initially, but eventually he gives. He gets it, legitimately.
"-- Its nice to meet you, Champion Iris." He clears his throat. "You were - are! - a big inspiration in how I raise my team."
Admittedly, its mostly through second or third hand information, knowing how guarded Iris generally is.
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For a solid minute there is a horrible white glint that flickers to life in Iris's eyes, searching - combing through the other's heart with practiced gentleness, the same as she searches anyone she meets- and then it is gone. She does not break eye contact.
"...Thank you. I... have heard of you, Mr Lemarr. You know how it is, amongst Dragon tamers. Word travels fast, along the grapevine."
She pauses, gaze uncertain, not trusting - but extends one carefully manicured hand.
"I hear you also have a Hydreigon. May I meet your Dragons someday?"










