The creature before Kalliope was majestic. The dragon was so gigantic, his head alone was bigger than their bed. He is covered in glistening metallic scales, shimmering black of various shades. His frills were big enough to be a small ship's sails, and the thin leathery skin was almost translucent, a warm charcoal that faded to ivory. His eyes had a very unique shade, a delicate mix of mercury and dark blue that's a clear reminiscent of the sea in wintry months.
Proud neck arched up, so tall Kalliope almost fell trying to keep eye contact. She still stumbled, and started a little when she backed up into a warm, scaly tail. It curled around her, gentle despite the menacing snow white spikes that could skewer a hog through, protective with all the strength it possessed in a single twitch o
