[ He imagines his mother crying with pride, and feels his heart swell, eyes becoming prickly. It's weird, in a way, being so open with Allura, and he's glad for the change of topic when it comes because it gets his mind away from emotion. ]

Yeah. It won't be easy...my skin is not loving all this dryness. [ He looks back at her, considering. ] Don't suppose the word 'Atlas' means anything to you either, huh?