Then maybe they would have a chance to grow up with better temperaments.
Although Riley couldn't help but think of one grumpy dragon as he watched something unusual.
Orien had gone through a phase, scrutinizing each dish like a contest judge. He'd savor and judge everything, only it didn't take too long, as the baby dragon's stomach seemed to be a pocket dimension in itself. So he'd just gobble everything up while trying to look as disinterested as possible.
It was just after he'd gone through what he called a death trap. He'd said things, but still ate anyway; clearly, the baby dragon just felt the need to talk about everything so that no one could forget about the things he liked.
The spaghetti came next, and Riley figured he'd explained that it symbolized long life. So humans would generally prepare noodles when it was someone's birthday.
That was when Riley witnessed something unusual.
