dragon pups

The way Plague looked down at her reminded her of the way her mother watched her and her siblings. That proud gleam in his eye that made her feel so good about herself. He was proud of her ability to say her whole name too. Though he didn’t see the struggle leading up to this point he appreciated her efforts for her age. He winked as she pulled back from her secret, assuring her that he would indeed keep the knowledge from her father. Ike brightened, her lips pulling back to reveal a full toothed grin.

He nuzzled against her affectionately and she leaned against him further, enjoying the warmth of her uncle snuggled against her. She answered his question and he followed up with another question. He wanted to know about what she deemed ‘princess lessons.’ He had a good question and she supposed since he wasn’t a princess he wouldn’t be exposed to similar lessons. ”How to say my name.” She giggled brightly, ”And how to serve tea, and walk, and talk… Ikigai is much better at all of it than I am.” Very swiftly her demeanor changed. The tiny girl seemed to deflate at the thought.