in the same room with the Atlantean Ambassador and started treating it like a social gathering with his new mentor's friends.- Master would probably like to go and meet my aunt.- He stated calmly, but nevertheless Bleist noticed that when he pronounced the word master the dragon's lips curved into a gentle smile. That really appealed to him. Darius felt that it suited him more and more when the boy addressed him in this way. Why did I always refuse before when someone wanted to be my apprentice? Rising from his seat he crossed his gaze with Draco's. The answer is simple, I was actually just waiting for someone like him, or rather for him specifically. He smiled.-Pardon me for a moment, but I need to get changed. It seems to me that a Colonel of the Azure Guard visiting an elderly dragoness could cause too many rumours.- He winked at his student, and the latter smiled in response. We'll quickly find a common language. He stated in spirit.- Wait for me here, I will be right back.

-Of course, Master.- Draco seemed to be getting more and more used to using that title.
-Oh, you don't have to worry though.- Gizel reached for another cookie.- We'll keep your apprentice company, won't we, Hugo? -She turned towards the Ambassador, who only after a moment realised that someone had said something to him at all.
-Forgive me, I'm probably too tired already,- Othis said without conviction and rose from his seat without further ado.-Excuse me, but I think I must leave you now. Four days without sleep is my ultimate limit though.- He muttered grimly.- It was very nice to meet you Draco. I think we'll be seeing each other from time to time, as I intend to drop by Atlantis more often to take a breather from life in Dagos. Pardon me, but for me it is too tiring in excess though.-He smiled crookedly.
-It was an honour, Mr Ambassador.- Draco seemed to suddenly remember who he was talking to and straightened up almost to attention.
-No, no, stop.- Othis