one quietly spoken sentence.-I will help.-The boy eagerly stood up wanting to help the old man, but the majordomus stopped him with a gesture.
-Thank you for your help young master, but you should not be troubled.-The man brought a friendly smile to his face.-Don't worry, nothing happened.
-But...
-We'll just serve dessert in the playroom.- VetSalus kindly nodded towards the exit.-I'll have chocolate cookies brought.- He added in a conspiratorial whisper with which he dispelled any logical arguments of the dragon.
-We're both in the mood for something sweet, aren't we, my dear.- Gizel didn't even have to exchange communicative glances with Darius or Oscar, she immediately figured out the situation.-Let's leave your laggard master to finish alone as punishment and not have a chance to taste the sweets.- The elven lady smiled defiantly while sending the dragon an amused look. Draco smiled too, the vision of chocolate marvels probably won the battle against etiquette.
-I think I deserved this punishment.- Darius spread his hands with feigned regret, while Gizel and Draco did not wait for further acquiescence. Surprisingly they disappeared behind the door heading towards the promise of awaiting treats.
-I don't have to ask, do I? - Oscar, immediately after giving instructions to the quickly summoned maid, heavily sat down in the seat vacated by the dragon.
-I didn't want you to find out like that. I'm sorry.- Darius didn't look the majordomo in the eye.- You see... Draco didn't have a very happy childhood.- He began, not really knowing how to put the dragon's story into words.- Black dragons are not given much sympathy in Dagos.- He sighed.- Though that's an understatement....
He told the story slowly, trying to convey the truth in as tangible a way as possible. He didn't know if he had succeeded until he looked into the older man's eyes. Oscar understood everything and did not question any part of the story. He accepted with calmness the news that the boy was not only a skilled mage, but also a talented and strong dragon, but it was clear that he was very