"That's how the Wardens always operated, in the old days, back when we rode griffons. They were partners in combat. Here's to those days returning." He continues petting Potato, the griffon making happy sounds as she sticks her head back toward him. She is totally asking for more food, he can tell.

"Just one more..." he offers her a bit of meat, then looks toward the Doctor. He's not said this yet, because he himself wanted to be sure, but... it just feels right, somehow. "I think that Potato and I are starting to form such a connection... I've never felt anything quite like this with another creature before." He's definitely bonded with dracolisks, but there's something even closer in how it feels with the griffon.