dragon.

         If he were a lesser creature, perhaps he would lower his head and SNIFF
          at the hissing man again, but he is smart enough to know not to do such a thing,
               lest he burn his nostrils to the point of no RETURN. And so, head
                   held high and strong neck exposed and moving just slightly with his
                       throat as it RUMBLES, he glares towards the small figure.

                ❛ As I have never known of your existence,
                                      nor have I ever DESIRED to know of it ! ❜

             To die fighting a dragon is not the reason why he plays with  Death.  Loyalty claims him far greater than the temptation of dying a warrior’s death.   Greater glory awaits him should he succeed the test of  OUTSMARTING   this  monstrosity  (  perhaps  ).     Dying is not an option for now.

               ❛   ——- Have you not heard of Harkon, the  Dark Lord of  VAMPIRES ?  ❜