The clothes stop me from freezing, that's for sure. [Claude hates the cold, so being cold and damp is the Worst possible combo. He's in much better spirits now as a consequence, besides the relief of just having a better idea of what's going on.]

Aww, but hey, would you really terrify people that much? I was surprised at first, but now I know you're a big softy. [He pats his neck like he might a wyvern, grinning, though he at least has the sense to quickly stop in case Wrathion dislikes it.] That guy from before just didn't have time to get to know you.