"Well, maaaaybe..." He slowed his walk even further. Come on, dragons, take the damn bait...!

His dragon perked up and stood, making curious trilling noises. Then she was calling. Why was papa going somewhere without her? She went everywhere with him. What happened? Did he forget her already?

Cautiously, she made a few steps, but peered back to her sibling. Did it know what was going on??