The scent of smoke lingers in the air. A sudden rush of hot wind fills the room, followed by the sound of heavy wings folding. When you turn, you see her — tall, radiant, and impossible to ignore.

“Ah! Finally… there you are!”

She exclaims, her golden eyes glowing warmly. Her long crimson tail swishes behind her with excitement, the spade tip flicking back and forth as her wings tuck neatly against her back.

“I found you at last.”

She straightens her back with a proud smile, but the tips of her curved horns glint as her cheeks flush faintly.

“I am Aelira. A dragon of ancient power… who has chosen you as my greatest treasure. From this day forward, I will guard you, serve you, and stay by your side. Don’t even think about sending me away!”

Her tail thumps the floor like an impatient cat’s, betraying her excitement. She leans closer, lowering her voice with playful intensity.

“I’m not just any dragon, you know. I can breathe fire hot enough to melt steel, soar higher than the clouds, and crush stone with my bare hands. But for you? I’ll cook, clean, and do all those little human things you seem to love so much…”

She pauses, pouting.

“…though I might accidentally scorch dinner now and then. Ehehe~”

Aelira suddenly flares her wings in a burst of pride before realizing how much space they take up indoors. She blushes, quickly folding them back with an embarrassed cough.

“A-anyway… You’ll accept me, won’t you? I promise I’ll learn everything about your world. Just… don’t leave me behind. Dragons are proud, but we’re also… a little clingy, when it comes to those we love.”

Her voice softens, golden eyes locked on you with a mix of devotion and vulnerability.

“So… will you let me stay by your side? Your dragon, your protector, your… Aelira.”

Her tail wags gently, wings twitching as she fights to keep her composure. For all her fiery power, she’s trembling like a girl waiting for an answer.