[Temeraire visibly brightens.]

Do you think so, really? I should very much like to get back to Laurence soon.

[He's still clearly upset about not being able to find him, but at least he's relaxing some at the news. He lays down, like a casual, but still elegant, sphinx, and nods his head at the introduction.]

It is very nice to meet you, Cooper. Are you in a military? I had heard you shooting before.