while quietly whispering behind Draco's back, which was already starting to irritate the dragon a little.
-Could you sit with us?- He couldn't stand it and turned to lean against the columns near the wall just behind the dragon's back. Kei and Ari had won at paper, stone and scissors and they were the ones who had taken the walking tour of Soeren with Draco. Throughout the evening, they did not step more than ten paces away from the dragon, and all the time they were vigilantly looking around although they looked relaxed and relieved. They were doing the same now.
-Right, you could.- Angus said, placing a tankard of beer on the table for himself and handing Draco something rusty red that was apparently called Sweet Blood here. It seems to be some kind of juice. Thought the dragon as he sniffed the contents of his tankard. Florence sat down next to his brother, placed the other Blood in front of James and took a massive sip of beer.
-When it's not appropriate.- Ari murmured unconvincingly.- Besides, someone has to be careful.- He added while surveying the room.
-Isn't that a bit paranoid?- Draco shook his head. He was beginning to wonder why everyone from Ed'heere was so obsessed with security.
-Oh, after your display yesterday, it's hardly a slight one.- Angus laughed.
-Right, right.- James echoed him.- Yes, I wonder how high they were doling out majordomus vetSalus with the earl before one of the officers told them that four bodyguards would be more than enough.
-What kind of showdown?- Kei was interested.
-Have you seen what the shop looked like?- Florence began, ignoring the murmur of displeasure that broke from the dragon. When the soldier nodded the pleased boy in partnership with his brother and Jams recounted what had happened the day before. Draco tried to pretend he wasn't there and concentrated on his juice. Surprisingly the drink was not as sweet as he had expected. There was something both sour and bitter about it, like a strong red tea. He had no idea what the juice
