"Azure, you have to stay here, okay? As much as I want to take you, I can't really trust you won't attack him." Florian spoke softly as he gently patted the little blue dragon's head.
Azure did not look pleased.
In fact, he looked downright furious—his scaly tail flicking back and forth, betraying his irritation. He let out a quiet huff through his nostrils, turning his head away in protest.
"I'll make it up to you later. I promise. This is just important, okay?" Florian added, offering a small, coaxing smile.
Azure still wouldn't meet his gaze. He simply turned his back with an exaggerated flick of his tail, clearly sulking.
Florian let out a quiet sigh, though the corners of his mouth lifted faintly in amusement.
'He does know he can always just force his way? Yet he's listening and pouting.'
It reminded him of someone—someone equally stubborn, equally loyal.
