[Ivar's tears are slowing and there's just the ghost of a softer expression on his face.]

He told me something similar once. I've never forgotten it.

[It was what had given Ivar the drive to know he could achieve whatever he wanted to, that have to be "just a cripple" like everyone else thought.]

Do you mind if I turn into a dog?

[That question would have seemed very strange out of context.]

I need an escape right now and dogs are always so happy.