[He huffs a soft laugh, his tail curling in the water a bit.]

I do appreciate the sentiment...there are many times I wish I could be smaller, though. Just small enough to properly do certain things. Specifically with our children as they were growing up...

[But he knows it would not do to dwell on that too much now. As he said, he never thought about trying...at least not until now.]

I would very much like to be able to hug you, at least.