[He mostly alternates between looking severe, angry and like a dead-fish so he's not the best gauge of other people's excitement.

Though he takes note of it, in case this isn't normal...or in case it was.]

If we ground the bones to powder, we could even mix some into the metal when it's melted.

[Which...there's no telling what'd happen if they did that since these may not be the same dragons he's thinking of.]

A weapon may not always be necessary, but having one is certainly better than not. [He says even though he doesn't seem to be carrying any himself.

And he knows the mechas will be helpful...though if they find this metal he'd rather not take sole credit for it...or any, for that matter.]