Draco took a quick bath to get rid of the sand, which was sticking to him. The cold water also helped him cool down and finally even out his tired and heavy breathing. The dragon picked up his sweat-soaked shirt and threw it into the laundry basket. He stretched and reached for a towel. He dried his hair once more, then tied the towel around his hips. Since his first steps were directed towards the bathroom, he did not take anything to change into with him. He instinctively walked out the door leading to the living room and reached for Gler'thys. Picking up his sword, he glanced at the clock and realised that he did not have much time left before dinner to change and go downstairs. Fortunately, the bath not only washed away the sweat and sand, but also gave him a pleasant feeling of refreshment and helped transform the unpleasant muscle pain into leaden fatigue. He knew that as soon as he filled his rumbling stomach, he would fall asleep at the first opportunity. As he reached for the bedroom door handle, there was a knock.
-Come in,- he replied automatically and looked over his shoulder.
The front door opened and Ari slipped through. The elf was wearing a full uniform and holding a vial in his hand.
-You're faster than Kei.- The long-eared one stated, eyeing the dragon.
-Maybe I was just more determined in this matter.
-Maybe... Knowing Kei, it's almost certain.- Ari closed the door behind him and picked up the vial.- As I promised.
-Thanks.- Draco stretched a little and grimaced, feeling what was strained and where. -It will definitely come in handy.- He added when the elf approached him.
-Bottoms up.- Said the soldier, handing the vial to the reptile.
Draco accepted the gift, smoothly uncorked it and drank it without hesitation. It was good that he did it so quickly. The taste of the potion was familiar to him, perhaps even too familiar. The bitter-salty potion, with a hint of raw fish and something he didn't even want to try to name,
