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This weekend, I’m continuing a scene from my latest
release, Cosmic Wars, Book 5 of the Grand Masters’ Galaxy. The Griffins, Violet, Athanor, and
their son, Varan, are at home when their dragon friends visit with their baby,
Istros.
You can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/08/convenient-distraction-snippet-from.html
The
final line was: The adult
dragons watched in silence as the children played.
[Apologies for minor misuse of grammar to fit in 8-10 sentences.]
In a voice like silver bells,
Istrelle sang eloquently, “These Vrons have earned our friendship; Violet saved
your life and brought us together. We cannot allow harm to befall them; friends
are worth more than one or two loose scales.” She curled her slender neck
around the Black Dragon’s shoulders.
Snorting in sudden amusement,
Ythris croaked, “Crafty as ever, Zyzost Griffin; you play with our sons to claw
us into unity.”
“No craft is needed,” Athanor
remarked, “Violet can tell you how often I entertain Varan.”
“It’s true;” Violet patted his
bent back and chuckled; “Athanor spends his leisure hours romping with our
son.”
Stretching to his full height,
and towering above the Grand Master, Ythris croaked, “When you next visit my
eyrie, I’ll give you a choice of shed scales, mine and Istrelle’s.”
His expression serious, Athanor
said, “By Ishtare’s favor, we’ll visit soon. The Nulls might strike at any time.”
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Well that definitely worked out in their favor. Hopefully in enough time.
ReplyDeleteAthanor is showing rather than telling what friendship means
DeleteNever underestimate the value of friendship! Leave it to the young to set the tone of the future.
ReplyDeleteA hopeful viewpoint.
DeleteNice outcome to the situation! Enjoyed the excerpt, wish I could scoop up a dragon's shed scale myself!
ReplyDeleteOr better still, befriend a dragon.
DeleteHeh. I think I know who rules the eyrie and it isn't Ythris!
ReplyDeleteShe knows how to make her opinion heard.
DeleteThis is a perfect illustration of the old saying: You catch more dragon scales with honey than vinegar.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteEd, I don't recall your 'old saying.' I have a few others not suitable for our group. Dragons are clever and love to gobble up anything that appears to be a treat!
ReplyDeleteMy dragons are actually reptilian aliens, although they have some unusual skills.
DeleteOh good. They're getting the scales!
ReplyDeleteWith a little help from their friends.
DeleteI like the way this situation was resolved - and so glad they're getting the scales.
ReplyDeleteCreative and unique as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI've enjoyed this scene. So glad to see a resolution. Good news. And I love the role the kids play.
ReplyDeleteI'm stuck with their son, and tried to make use of him!
DeleteWhat one will do for a friend. So glad they're getting the scales.
ReplyDeleteIt's more of a psychological than a physical barrier.
DeleteSo glad they came to a good resolution!
ReplyDeleteYes. They are friends.
DeleteGlad that worked out! Phew!
ReplyDeleteIt's one step forward.
DeleteDragon scales! See there, things do work out for the better. Or, for now.
ReplyDeleteCorrect - Okay for now.
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