[There are reactions one should have to a profound physical transformation. Awe, wonder, respect. All of those. Even if the end result is a child.]

[But Niko does not have the reaction that he should.]

[Yes, he is awed, because the idea of a mask changing someone so utterly is impressive. But then there's this kid.]

Oh my god, look at your fucking ears. [It comes out of his mouth before he can stop himself, but then he moves on quickly, hoping that Link doesn't react to the swear.] Do you come in big? [He makes a motion near the top of his own head.] I met a guy on my last ship with ears like this. He was my height. Looked kind of similar.