tell that he was very young, not much older than Draco. A look of confusion lingered on his handsome, drawn face, and only moments ago he was ready to throw himself at the mage with a knife. The elf glanced at the blacksmith then at Darius. Green eyes swept quickly between the men.
Draco noticed that Darius gave a hand signal that all was well. The dragon silently placed the weapon in its scabbard. He was well aware that the gleam in the mage's eyes did not at all signify joy at the reunion, but a desire to show off a little and play up for the not-so-warm greeting.
-Oh... Well, yes, I forgot.-The blacksmith scratched his dark hair.-This is James Lancaster.- He pointed to the elf, who hesitantly released the weapon from his hand and bowed slightly.-My new shopkeeper and bodyguard. To top it all off, he has started to learn my trade.- He added with a proud puffing out of his chest.- Just a little more and he will be able to start competing with my sons.- Said sighing with relief.- Finally, the nitwits will have to get to work.- He bared his teeth in a deadly honest smile. The elf took on a more confident expression and bowed.- And this is my old friend Colonel Darius Bleist of the Azure Guard.- He patted the mage on the back again, and the deafening sound of a blow could be heard in the shop once more.
-I'd work on his skills as a bodyguard for a start.- Darius rubbed his shoulders in an attempt to shake off the effects of his friend's bear hug.-If he pulled a knife I wouldn't vouch for his safety.
-Were you going to throw spells around my shop? -Matheo widened his smile even more.-You would rather not think of that.- He shook his head as if he wanted to emphasise it further.- However, I guarantee you would not have time to reach for your sword.- He pointed to the weapon hanging at the mage's side with his chin.
-You know, I think I wouldn't
