what could best be described as a ladder and calmly began to climb after the earth mage.
The dragon, more focused on the climb than ever before, didn’t even notice when a troll appeared beside him. It was hard to tell whether he was frightened or, on the contrary, full of admiration that they’d managed it on their own. He didn’t speak, however, so as not to distract them. Climbing up to the level of the ledge was simple.
Upon reaching the site of the collapse, the goblin stopped and created a new piece to replace the missing section. Only then did Draco realise why they had fallen. Seeing the new section alongside what had once been whole, it became clear that as they’d moved forward, the parapet had grown increasingly thin until it could no longer bear the weight.
Just as he was about to climb onto the ledge, he felt someone grab him on either side and he was pulled up onto the cornice. A new one, much wider and certainly a fair bit thicker. The reptile turned round and leaned his back against the wall.
‘I don’t think I like climbing after all,’ he muttered, gazing up at the vaulted ceiling.
