Actually, Bonnie said and tugged on Prikas tail, drawing the red dragons attention. We do have an older cousin. Hes really cool too.
Ooh? Prikas eyes lit up, and she whirled around to face Bonnie. Where is he? Is he single? Do I have to fight off a different dragon?
Bonnie furrowed her brow. Um.
But before she could reply, Nova placed his paw on top of Prikas head, his claws lightly touching her skull. Shes talking about Vur, Nova said. Unless you want to embarrass yourself again, just
Damnit, Vur! Prika shouted, cutting Nova off. She huffed, exhaling two jets of flas through her nostrils. She sighed and looked down at Bonnie, a defeated expression on her face. Any cousins beside Vur?
Bonnie shook her head.
Actually, Youngest said and tugged on Prikas tail in the sa manner that Bonnie had earlier. Maybe Uncle Vernon has an older brother or sister with kids.
He doesnt, Prika said and rolled her eyes. I asked him a looong ti ago. Her eyes narrowed. Wait a minute. In that long amount of ti, couldnt one have been born? She bit her lower lip. But then theyd be too young. She sighed again, her head drooping towards the ground. Her tail rose and slamd into the earth. She lifted her head towards the sky and shouted, There needs to be more dragons in the world! Why are there so few of us!?
Hey, Alice said. She was standing atop Novas back, holding a tal rake. Sweat dripped from her forehead, and she wiped at it with the back of her arm.
Prika turned her head and blinked at Alice. Then she pointed at herself. Are you talking to ? She cupped her paw over her mouth and whispered to Nova, You slept for too long. Parasites are growing on your back.
Im Vurs friend, Alice said.
Friend? Prika asked. She raised her eyebrows and smirked. Girlfriend?
Alice turned to Mr. Skelly. Is it just or are dragons really a lot like children?
No, Ive been noticing that too lately, Mr. Skelly said and nodded.
Im Vurs girl friend! Mary said, raising her hand into the air. She stood up out of her aura turtle shell before hanging her head. Or, Im trying to be.
Ooh! Prikas eyes lit up. Really?
Mary bobbed her head up and down. For Grandpas sake, she said and patted Novas claw.
Prika blinked at Nova. Eh? Is Tafel not good enough for you?
Nova sighed and pushed Prikas head down to the ground with his tail. He faced his three grandchildren and gestured towards the struggling red dragon with his claw. And this is why you should ignore her. Her neurons have been replaced with hormones, and she cant think or speak properly.
Bonnie swallowed. When we grow up will we be like her?
Eh. Nova shrugged. Its possible if you dont find a mate in a suitable tifra, but I dont think thatll happen to you three.
Prika shoved Novas tail off of her head and gasped for breath. Whose neurons have been replaced with hormones!? She paused and tilted her head. Whats a neuron?
Alice cleared her throat. Hello? Miss Red Dragon?
Oh, right. You were saying sothing to before I was so rudely interrupted, Prika said and shot a dirty look at Nova. She snorted and nodded at Alice. Whats up?
So, back on the eastern continent where Im from, theres a bunch of holy dragons, Alice said. Do you know them?
Leilas family? Prika asked. She furrowed her brow. I actually dont know much about her family. She doesnt talk about them.
Well, other than the dragon matriarch and her mate, theres another four dragons, Alice said. Theres Leila, the one that you know. Lulu, a freak that kept following Vur around for the majority of the ti. And theres another two that I dont know the nas of, but judging by the way they were talking to the dragon matriarch, theyre definitely brothers.
Prika stiffened. Brothers? She wet her lips with her tongue. How old did you say there were?
I didnt say anything about their age, Alice said. She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Thats not sothing a two-legged creature like is able to discern at a glance.
Leila had brothers and never ntioned them to , Prika said in a low voice while staring at the ground. I wonder why.
Is it because your neurons were replaced by hormones? Eldest asked.
No! Prika said, snapping her jaws at Eldest. Stop saying that. Im a perfectly healthy and functional dragon. Nothing vital was replaced by anything, okay? She furrowed her brow and looked up at the sky before sighing. Leila mustve forgot. Yes, that must be it. Her head snapped down to glare at Alice. How big are they? Are they bigger than , or smaller than ?
Alice scratched her head before tapping on Mr. Skellys shoulder. How big would you say they were?
As soone with no eyes, I can say with complete confidence that when we last saw them, they were the sa size as you, Prika. Mr. Skelly nodded.
Prika stared at Mr. Skelly. Arent you one of Lindyss skeletons?
Im a free man now, Mr. Skelly said. He wrapped his arm around Alices shoulder. This is my wife.
Prikas expression darkened. Are you telling a skeleton has a better love life than ? Is that for real? She exhaled and spread her wings. Alright, to the eastern continent I go. Im not coming back until I have a mate.
Wait! Alice said. When Prika turned to look at her, Alice cleared her throat and scratched her reddening neck. Err, wasnt my information helpful? Isnt there sothing you might want to give ? She shrank back under Prikas glare but continued talking, Like a scale? Or two?
Prika snorted. Youre happily married to a skeleton. What could you possibly want from a lonely old spinster like ? Her wings spread even further, and her knees bent.
Before you go, say hi to Lulu for , a voice said from behind her.
Prika turned around. Vur! When did you get here?
Tafel cleared her throat. About the ti Mary said she wanted to be Vurs girlfriend because of Nova.
Ooh, Prika said. She closed her wings, letting them rest against her sides. I think Ill stick around for a bit longer then.
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