Well, if you knew some of the people I do, you'd learn to be wary when they say their little Schnookums is the smartest little thing you ever did see! And then you see a poor cat so inbred it's cross-eyed and drooling.

[ But that's neither here nor there. His face lights up in delight as the dragon gives him snow. It seems like Charis is some sentient species in Adalia's world. Fascinating! ]

Thank you! [ He starts smoothing out the ball to help. ] So, my lady, what are dragons like when they reach adulthood in your land?