Vi and Forth, standing behind him, exchanged uncomprehending glances. It seemed that of the four of them, only Ari recognized the duchess.
-Hm?- Kei threw his friend an indifferent glance and was unlikely to take his remark personally, as he bared himself to the dragon again.- The lieutenant said that you were going to the city, so we volunteered as an escort.
-Thanks.- Draco reciprocated the smile and friendly gesture.- It's always better to have someone familiar next to you in a new place.
-So these are your new friends, my dear.- Gizel seemed pleased. Ari went pale when the elven maiden spoke up.
-Yes, this is Kei,- the dragon patted the soldier on the shoulder.- Next, Ari, Forth and Vi.- One by one he pointed to the young guardsmen.
-It's a pleasure.- Animorph waved Gizel, and the vampire and dwarf bowed. Only Ari fossilized in an upright position with a face pulled down by fear.
-Do you have some kind of terrible reputation?- Draco turned toward the duchess. He was sure that a slightly mischievous smile appeared on his face.
-I don't recall.- Gizel looked up at the sky and pretended to be thinking intensely.-Although one or two gossips might have been found.- Now it was the elf who smiled somewhat diabolically.
-How come you guys are acting the same way?- Oscar pretended not to say it out loud and turned around when they both looked at him.
-You can see that the boy is quickly learning good standards.- Gizel stroked the dragon, and the majordomo groaned heavily.
-There's a rough future ahead of us.- Oscar bowed slightly and disappeared behind the door mentioning something about dinner and complaining that he can't cope with such a trio of characters.
-The old man always has to complain.- The elven lady turned toward the carriage.-We have wasted enough time. Matheo is probably already looking forward to it and will complain that we are so late.
-Is he aware that you are in town?- Draco moved toward the vehicle pulled by Gizel.
-I arrived last night, so we still had time to
