Reiner could easily lull Natsume back to sleep with how gentle his touch was. It seemed impressive for such a large man. Then again, just listening to that deep, rich voice might do the job, too.

"I'm glad you get the chance to enjoy them now, then." His hometown sounded like a rough place to be. No coffee, and it sounded like sugar was almost as hard to get. Maybe he was someone that could find a better life here? Even if Natsume wasn't one of them, he wouldn't begrudge it of someone else.

While they waited, Natsume used his nose to give the man's hand a nudge.

"There's an itchy spot that I can't reach, just under my wing. Do you mind...?" It was likely a loosened scale. They tended to get nudged and stuck beneath a neighboring scale, and he didn't have the easiest time reaching them with such short arms when they were along his back.