not helped previously and looked at the young magician differently than before. He could see some kind of respect in their gazes and they were much friendlier too.
As soon as everyone was seated inside James stood in front of Draco and bowed deeply without even daring to look him in the eye. He didn't know what to say at first, but when he opened his mouth the words flowed on their own.
-I owe you my life.- He said simply.-I have no way to repay you and I will forever be in your debt. Ask for whatever you want...
-Now, wait a minute...It...It...-James raised his eyes slightly and saw that the mage looked surprised, slightly frightened and undeniably unprepared for such a conversation.-No...I...I... -He didn't know what to say.-It wasn't...nothing that big.-Draco finally sputtered out.-You don't have to...-He shook his head without finding the right words.-I just helped, nothing more.-He said quietly, suddenly embarrassed.
-Don't be so modest.- Rumbled Matheo, who stood next to James.-You have my gratitude as well.- He bowed slightly which made the young mage quite stunned. His lips moved, but no sound came out.- Ask for whatever you wish and we- He pointed at his apprentice.- will do our best to fulfil that desire.
-Really...- Draco began after a moment.-No...It's nothing big. You don't have to...
-We must.- The blacksmith looked firmly into the mage's eyes.-You saved James's life by risking your own.-He said calmly.-I heard from Darius that your magical abilities had only recently manifested, and yet you took the risk.-Draco suddenly blushed all over.-You should be rewarded for what you did.
-I... Really... I don't... -Draco looked at his master, who was sitting a little at the back of the studio carefully studying a few hastily scribbled pages of the City Guard non-commissioned officer's report.
-The armour...- Angus said uncertainly.
-It's worth it.- Murmured Florence pondering something.
-Which one?- Asked Matheo raising his eyebrow slightly.
-The medium dragon half armour.- James straightened up and looked the blacksmith in the eye.-The fire one that the master failed to complete. I think it will fit
