Alpha Dragon
You would think it was a mountain of gold by how much he coveted the useless item.
"Come in peace, my friend," Bastian says.
"If not, I will tan your hide," Acasia adds, which makes me laugh.
She's such a... mother. It's the only word that describes her. Somehow I don't see Roxy responding quite so gently. Slicing their head off, yes, and she's more than capable. But tanning, no.
I land on the high perch of Bastian's tower where he accepts guests. Ashrac flies around from the opposite side and lands. I shift at the same time he does and the lad throws himself into my arms.