The young dragon was inexperience and lacked acquired wisdom. This did NOT make him stupid. He still needed air to breath, which Erin could easily deny by sticking fire in his lungs. Talia could already sneak up on him without needing a reason to geld him. So instead, he went climbing, allowing him to get a view while also maintaining deniability. Few realized just how sharp a dragon's eyes were. And if he happened to spot dinner or a hostile while he was up there, even better.<br/><br/>perception +9