[The not commenting would be very appreciated if Temeraire knew that he'd noticed. For now he'll just think that he's been successful in his act.]

In a way, although I have been told that she will look more dragon-like as she grows up.

[He walks over to where the Charmander is still pestering Reliant, and crouches down to better show her on the camera.]

I have named her Shimmer, since her scales are such a nice color, like gold. [He does sound very admiring, and slightly jealous, of the color.]