Eventually, through some extra effort and a few precious minutes, Aiden managed to pry himself away from Tolliah's embrace. Some extra minutes and a bucket of water used for cleaning later, the father and daughter pair were outside the cave, standing at the slithering tunnel.
"[Reptilian] So, Tolliah, care to tell me now?" Aiden asked, ruffling the top of the little one's head. Though as a skink, she had no fur, nor hair on her body, the habit was just too natural. Also, it wasn't like Tolliah didn't enjoy the caress and attention.
"[Reptilian] Hehehe…" She giggled enjoying the smooth hands of Aiden's human form rubbing on her. "I… I just wanted to be with papa… *sniff* It was scary to be alone, that meanie was bullying me…" She explained, her giggles instantly fading out, and her expression turning sour as she was forced to remember the unpleasant experience.