“He is gruff and angry,” Koragi said with a smile. They looked at her, their arms linked together tightly. “But he is loyal, and genuine. He cares deeply about the people of Camriiole.”
Gerian gazed at her uncertainly. “His eyes… What is he?”
“He is a dragon,” she answered without pause. She went on, ignoring their alarm. “Lord Talon Toportanill, former General of the eastern dragon army. He is now my companion, and I am his. When we are finished here, we return to the dragon-home to retake it from the usurpers Ariana sent there. And then we will go to Raitom to train General Kyr Rondera and the young dragon who will become his Companion.” She gazed east with distant eyes. “I wanted to see you all before I left. I don’t know when I will be able to visit again.”
Gerian released Ravian’s
