was indeed popular, appearing in all the alchemical workshops and shops Draco had ever visited. Well, at least the familiar taste sobered him up and promised predictable effects. As soon as the dragon took the bottle from his mouth, he felt a pleasant warmth spreading throughout his stomach and slowly spreading further and further.
-Uhhhhh...- Ari grimaced as he looked at the dragon. He certainly knew what the potion tasted like, and the mere sight of the reptile drinking it made his stomach cramp.
-It's not that bad...- Draco said through clenched teeth. -I've had worse.- He added more clearly.
-I wish Kei would take that approach.- The elf shuddered as his gaze fell on the empty vial.- Knowing him, he'll pray over it for an hour, and in the end, I'll have to force it down his throat anyway.
-Good luck. - A slightly malicious smile appeared on the dragon's face when he thought that he wouldn't be the only one forced to drink the nasty potion.
-Draco... - Ari paused as if gathering his thoughts. - Thank you, really. I know what you want to say, but hear me out first.- The dragon just nodded and exhaled the air he had taken in.- We are all grateful, you have no idea how much. You gave Kei hope that he would finally be able to control himself. And for us...- He swallowed hard.- And for us, that he won't accidentally hurt anyone during his transformation.- Ari looked around as if searching for something that would allow him to continue. - Earlier, in the basement, I didn't tell you everything. - The elf looked away. - You see, during the attack on the village, when Kei transformed for the first time... There were only two bandits in the hut. And Kei tore them both apart. Not without reason, of course, it all happened very quickly. - Long-eared walked away, his gaze still wandering slightly. - Kei is the youngest, yet he always acted as if he were the one who had to protect everyone. It was the same then. Heh...
