[yes, nose hugs are absolutely happening then. Madoka has reached a new tier of dragon friendship. Geir's tone when he speaks is warmly affectionate, and he's still purring at the back of his throat. ridiculous.]

Of course I do.

[he asks his next question gently, because he recognizes that it might be a sore spot... but he really does want to know, and something tells him that Madoka won't get offended about him prying.]

Why do you worry so much about it?