I stand as still as possible as I hear a familiar voice sound out through the tavern. Shit... damn it. Of all the times, now? I was just hanging out with my adventuring buddies and now my adoptive Pa is here. I don't hate 'em, it's just... embarrassing. Okay.

I mean, Pa's very... protective. And a dragon, so of course it's always a little awkward to explain the whole thing to anyone. Plus, I'm a full fledged knight, have a dragon dote on you is just... embarrassing.

I glance at my friends before glancing over to Mum, damn it. I take a sip from my tankard before sighing. Just... Let's pray this is over with fast. The last thing I want is my buddies teasing me over this.

"Pa-... Dad, why're you here?"