[ A few weeks ago, Regis would have been confused at that one word. Dragon. But things were explained, not very long ago.

He sighs. ]

I know Shin-Ah. [ Nope. No past tense. ] When he had gone back to his world and returned, incapable of moving more than his feet, I carried him to his cottage. [ Yes, Auron, Regis is shorter than Shin-Ah. Draw your own conclusions - what Regis did want to say is that, yes, he understands that one in particular. Shin-Ah is almost infinitely sweet, and his world does not seem to be all that merciful. To him, especially. ]

I am sorry, Auron.

[ The grief is there. But there is also a lot of... resignation. He has spent a long time losing people. ]