[Thrall simmers down a little from his embarrassment to listen to Hiro again. His eyes widen as Hiro actually opens up about something. The child's responding positively-- and that is good. Maybe this isn't so hard after all. His shocked little stare ends with the corner of his mouth slowly twitching upward.]

You honor me with that comparison. Perhaps it isn't so strange that you found me after all.

[He bows his head a moment.]

Humans and orcs have battled for generations. My life is a testament that things can change. I would like to continue trying, but it requires a certain amount of... trust on the part of other people. [His voice lowers to little more than a murmur, and he doesn't make eye contact through the locket.] I know my appearance can be fearsome.

You have a scholar's mind, a warrior's tenacity, and a healer's heart. Thank you.