Alpha Dragon
I'm flying and this is miraculous.
As Tahr flies me through the clouds, a heavy ache settles between my shoulder blades and reminds me of the discomfort from the last time I jumped from the tower. It's not enough to ruin the moment, though. I bend over and press my finger against one of Tahr's scales. Very slowly, I spell out, in very large letters, a word.
HAPPY
Tahr sighs inside my head and I think he understands. I've never been so happy in my entire life. I hug his neck before writing again.