-The exception that proves the rule.- Bleist smiled at the twins.-Come on, get a grip.-He poked his friend hard enough to make him wobble on his anvil.-You don't give a very good impression to your collaborator.-He added when Matheo moved.
-I... This, that...-The blacksmith stammered slightly.-I'm sorry.-He said shaking himself off and rising from his seat.-You just surprised me.-He smiled looking at the dragon.-You really have found yourself an unusual apprentice.-He added looking at Darius.
James snapped out of his stupor at the sound of his mentor's voice and muttered an apology for his inappropriate behaviour.
Draco only smiled slightly. He knew they would be shocked, but he was actually afraid of their reaction to such revelations. However, it seemed that, apart from the general surprise and shock, there was mostly curiosity emanating from everyone, rather than the open hostility he had somewhere subconsciously expected. He did not even dare to think what might have happened, but he trusted his master's judgement and showed them his dragon form without hesitation.
-I guess unfortunately you won't be able to start right away.- Bleist muttered after a while looking at his pocket watch.-It's already late and I think Oscar will be unhappy that I'm behind schedule again anyway.- He added with an apologetic smile.- It was really a pleasure to be able to meet you today, despite the unpleasant events of course.- He gave a farewell nod to Fiora and nodded to the brothers and James before shaking Matheo's hand.- Come to dinner, we'll talk and you'll make an appointment with Draco for some kind of specific date as far as working on the armour is concerned.
For a long moment James could not believe what he was seeing. Only a second ago he was looking at the young mage in the blue cloak looking at them with mild amusement, and after only a short while he was staring at the overwhelming figure of a dragon with a powerful physique, exuding strength. He now knew by what miracle Draco had been able to react so quickly and with such strength before. However,
