arm's reach is another.
-Yhy...- Forth, sobered by his friend's voice, also stepped forward, returning to his position at the console. -Especially if you don't expect it.- He said almost in a whisper. -Does...?- He didn't finish the question, clearly having no idea how to ask it without offending anyone.
-Yes, the master knows.- Draco recalled his first, unexpected and rather violent encounter with his guardian. - Anyway, that's how he saw me the first time. He was surprised by my magic only later. - He added, stabbing one of the luminous spheres with the claw of his free hand. The spell he had cast earlier was not saturated with a large amount of mana, so it could dissipate at any moment. If he had decided to use a simpler version, which required constant fuelling by the caster, the luminous spheres would have disappeared with the transformation.- As he said, I am the exception that proves the rule.
-I'm an idiot...- Forth gasped.- I should have realised earlier.
Vi and Ari looked at him questioningly.
-What do you mean?- The dwarf relaxed his tense shoulders and approached the desk casually.
-It's obvious.- The vampire made an apologetic face.- I don't want to sound judgemental, it's just an objective observation.- Draco nodded, and Forth continued, counting on his fingers. - The physique, enormous strength and speed, endurance equal to Kei's, even though it got cold today, you only noticed that the light was dim, an aggressive fighting stance that doesn't focus on your own safety, involuntarily ducking your head when passing through tall doors, as if you were used to being taller, and a few other minor things... - He looked into the curious dragon's eyes. - However, the very fact that you wield magic made me fail to connect the dots...
-Great!- Kei almost shouted. -We can discuss these observations later.- The animorph was still slightly bent under the weight of the paw resting on his shoulder. -Will it work?- He asked, gripping the dragon's forearm tightly and looking at him almost pleadingly.
-Kei...- Draco swallowed. He wasn't used to
