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 ?  ❜