Lucien had the same train of thought as Faolan. There was definitely more to the story, there was absolutely no doubt about that in his mind. He too didn't want to force her too much.. she was certainly more weary than Aurel had been when it came to answering questions, so prying further might actually have the opposite effect with the girl. 

[color=burlywood]"Yes.. we might have to see the situation for ourselves.."[/color] If they returned the girl, they would be able to tell whether the parents had wanted her back in the first place.. depending on how they reacted to her. Both he and Faolan were fairly good judges of character. 

[color=#a7d3d4]"Um.. She's.. special isn't she? In some way?"[/color] Aurel spoke up, lightly tapping his forehead. [color=#a7d3d4]"Maybe that has something to do with it? I didn't like it when people touched my scales or asked to see my tongue.."[/color] He muttered. 

[color=#a7d3d4]"Though.. in the picture we saw.. her parents didn't seem very.. warm."[/color] He said worriedly.

[color=burlywood]"They didn't..."[/color] He muttered. [color=burlywood]"Perhaps you might have better luck in talking to her, Aurel. She was clearly interested in your snake, and you're young. It's possible she might have an easier time trusting you than us adults, depending on what her experience has been."[/color] He told him.

[color=#a7d3d4]"You don't think she might find me.. weird?"[/color] He asked.

[color=burlywood]"You aren't weird, Aurel. You're unique, we all are in our own ways, and I have a feeling she is too."[/color] Lucien responded with a small smile, before reaching out and placing a hand on Aurel's head and ruffling his hair a little, making the teenager smile. 

[color=#a7d3d4]"Okay.. I'll give it a shot."[/color] He responded, feeling more reassured. It had been a while since he had closely interacted with strangers, but he was willing to try if it meant he could help the girl in some way. After a moment, he turned to Faolan. [color=#a7d3d4]"She didn't seem scared of you, that's a good sign isn't it?"[/color] He asked.