columns stood soldiers watching him closely. They looked as if they had come here to train, but instead they just stood and watched.
-Young master keeps surprising us.- A familiar voice snapped the dragon out of his astonishment. He instantly turned towards the lieutenant, who swept past the soldiers who had been standing behind Draco's back so far.-I must honestly admit that I didn't expect something like this from a magic adept.-Eghart smiled friendly.-I rarely see such control over weapons. Young master must have practiced a lot from an early age.
-Um... I tried.-The dragon felt a bit confused. He looked around and lost his confidence even more.-I'm sorry, I didn't know you had training.-He rubbed his hands together awkwardly.-I...
-It's nothing young master!- Trace seemed bewildered. His wide eyes and slightly crooked head depicted it perfectly.-It was rather we who did not want to interrupt the young master. Young master was so focused that we did not dare to disturb.- Trace looked back at the soldiers nodding at him with seriousness.
-A...It's not that big of a deal...- Draco clasped his hands behind his back.-I had to practice a bit...and that was it.- He shrugged his shoulders.
-Just practice?-The lieutenant laughed with obvious irony.-I'm afraid to ask how young master is doing when he's serious!-This time the soldiers roared with laughter as well.
The dragon became a little abashed and gently squared his shoulders. He wasn't sure how to take the behaviour of those gathered. Until now, if he had heard something like this from others it was usually that they wanted to tease him in some way, but now he did not sense the same aura of contempt and annoyance from those around him. Rather, he felt that they were genuinely surprised and interested. Something in their eyes, some lively sparkles, also hinted that they were waiting anxiously for something.
-Hmmm...- Eghart propped himself up on his hand and appraised the dragon with his eyes. Draco was just about to ask if something had happened after all, when the lieutenant gave a quick glance at the soldiers around
