kids were just as frightened and surprised.

”Ahem. Yes, I can speak, though not with my own mouth, but through telepathy. So I am speaking directly into your minds… Glad to know that you understand me. My name is Drake, your friendly neighbor Ice Dragon, nice to meet you, ” I said.

”F-Friendly… A dragon? I have only seen Wyverns before… but a dragon that can speak?! Oh, gods… Please, don ’t eat us! We are all skin and bones! I am sure that we will give you indigestion! ” cried the grandma…

”You ’re really hurting me with those dragon stereotypes! I am not going to eat anyone! ” I said.

”No? Then… what do you want?! ” asked the grandma rather rudely. I get it, she wants to seem strong to reassure the kids she ’s protecting…

”I came here to rescue you, of course. Did you hear the explosions early? I just destroyed a giant made of metal, so it is safe to go out, ” I said.

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”Is it… safe? Yeah, I did hear all the ruckus… So you defeated it, really?! ” asked the old grandma.

”Sigh… Please come outside. I promise you that I won ’t eat you… ” I said.

”I don ’t believe you… ” said the grandma while squinting her eyes.

Ugh, really? How hard can this be?