I sigh, thinking back on your father’s orders as I lean against the windowsill, staring blankly at the breathtaking forests below and mountains in the distance. I could leave. I want to leave - the last thing I want is to be stuck with someone, human or not. But.. I won’t. Of course I still feel reluctant to leave your family, your ancestors saved me, and now I’ve stupidly indebted myself to your family’s generations.

’…. I’ll leave. Eventually. Just… not right now. I have to protect you.’ I tell myself, pretending I don’t feel almost fearful at the thought of leaving you and your family. ‘I’m a dragon. I don’t need you weak humans and your short lives.’

Man. I’m terrible at lying to myself. I sigh again, this time a little more reluctantly as my tail flicks and I turn my head towards you on your bed, sliding down the open window to sit on the edge. “…. You’re not sulking, are you?” I ask uncertainly, knowing full well I have absolutely no idea how to help with you or.. human emotions in general.