"It may be, but it's also how the system works. Power lies in mystery. To maintain mystery, you can't share specialized family knowledge." Waver's tone suggests that he doesn't agree, that he actually dislikes the concept a little. But he doesn't say so outright. He's gotten in trouble before.

"Yeah, it's traditional," Waver confirms, taking the hand carefully. This is a dragon, after all. Maybe this form also runs hot.