Anduin's praise is -- awkward to accept, the open emotion in it and the easy display of affection. Wrathion offers a hesitant smile, letting his hand drop away once more.

"Does this mean we are not treasure hunting after all?"

Since that was, apparently, just a reason to come out here -- does he not intend to follow through? If so, he supposes they can just explore a little and return when they are ready.