Climbing onto dragon-Milo’s back is bizarre. He turns his long neck to watch me as I climb, and the amusement never leaves his eyes. I glare at him as I get my bearings, settling into the spot that can best be described as his shoulders. I glance down at his scales, scanning them for anywhere to place my hands, but find nothing. It’s certainly going to be an exercise in thigh strength, I marvel.
Are you ready? I hear Archie ask me.
I glance back at him and nod. Ready as I’ll ever be, I guess.
Don’t forget your elemental abilities. Wind, in particular, will be of use to you in keeping your balance. If they attack you, don’t be afraid to remind them who you are.
I highly doubt I’ll do that, but I nod to appease him.
I’ll see you soon, he tells me, and he darts out of forest and into Po
