thrilled, but his crooked smile indicated that he had no intention of giving up.
Draco waited in the arena for Kei to undress. The animorph kept complaining that he should have clothes that changed with him and that dragons had it too easy. Since he had been repeating this since they met in the evening, the reptile was starting to roll his eyes. He wasn't the only one, either. Forth seemed to be slowly losing his temper, and only Ari was stopping him from hitting the lycanthrope over the head. Well, they probably had to listen to it all afternoon.
-As last time?- Kei jumped onto the white sand with a broad smile.
-Just like that.- Draco nodded and signalled to Vi standing by the pedestal. A grey barrier rose around the arena. -Before we start, I'd like to ask you a few more questions.
-No problem.- The lycanthrope shifted from foot to foot. -Go ahead.
-Have you noticed any changes since the last exercise?- Draco slowly moved towards the centre of the arena.
-I... Hmmm, I'm not sure.- Kei almost unconsciously followed the dragon.
-Think about it.- The reptilian said calmly, with a smile that he hoped would be encouraging. He wasn't sure if he was doing a decent job of imitating his aunt.
-It's... It's not so scary...- The animorph looked at his hands. -I'm still afraid, but I don't have panic attacks when I talk about it.- He laughed uncertainly. -It's strange, after just one time... It will help me slowly, right?- He asked, almost pleadingly.
-Surely, Kei, it will get even better. - Assured the dragon, giving up on questioning the animorph in detail. It was better that he didn't get nervous before the transformation. - Now turn around. - He stretched his dragon paws and took a deep breath. - Gently... - He muttered, putting his hands behind Kei's neck.
Darius went down to the basement shortly after the boys. Although perhaps he shouldn't refer to them that way. After all, they had earned recognition for their diligence and numerous talents. The officers and non-commissioned
