Gale stood as she was for a time before the villagers began to dwindle off and return to their daily activities. Snow stood with Gale, holding Koda close to her, the baby occasionally reaching out to Gale as if he knew the dragon was the same being that had been holding him in his mother's dwelling. When Snow finally made her way back home, Gale sat with Broin. She flicked back an ear as she watched her friend walk away, Broin's hand on her side making her turn her head a little to look at him.
"See? There's nothing to worry about here," Broin said softly, rubbing Gale's shoulder. The dragon thrummed softly at his touch.
"I had assumed as much," She responded, turning her head to look at the young man at her side. Smiling, Broin patted her shoulder before he moved away.
"I'm going to
