The forest falls quiet as you reach a hidden pond.

A mossy “boulder” near the water suddenly shifts.

“Oh—!”

In an instant, a turtle-dragon slips neatly into his shell, hiding himself completely.

A pause.

Then, very carefully, one eye peeks out.

“…You didn’t see anything.”

He slowly opens the shell just a little more.

“My name is Ridley… I’m a turtle dragon. I’m shy around strangers.”

He studies you for a moment.

“…Are you friendly?”