After spending a few more minutes in the sky, Igni finally dipped. They had already spent too long here, the Elderlies must be waiting for them.
The Dragon banked into a wide circle over the Elders' block, the sight instantly attracting the Elderlies' attention.
Those who saw the Dragon from their windows quickly walked out with bright looks on their faces, rushing to greet Kael.
For some reason, the sight loosened something inside Kael that fear had knotted tight. Lavinia sensed it as well—
She smiled as she stared at the Elderlies and in a low, gentle voice—
"They do not show this expression to everyone,
You are the only one. It is because you are special."
"I am not special."
Kael answered with a smile as he finally jumped from Igni, then extended his hand towards Lavinia. The Mage accepted his hand and purposefully landed in Kael's arms.
Kael gently put her down as the Elders quickly surrounded him.
And in an instant, he was buried in questions,
"Kael! Are you okay?"
