I had almost forgotten the dragon I had given housing to here, half in paid agreement and half in greed of controlling and supervising whatever result arose from the world shaping disaster currently swimming in his wife's veins.
"Come with me." I instantly ordered, as I turned an apologetic look to my irate mother.
But when she saw the graveness of the expressions upon those around me, she instantly dissolved her displeased mask and replaced it with an understanding look, giving me a reassuring nod, as she then led my Eve and the rest of my family away with her.
With her blessing in tow, I immediately began to leave the courtyard and head directly to my office for some much needed privacy; an action obviously noticed by the members of my inner circle as well, as everyone, including the slightly awkward Hasdrubal and Leonid who were in equal measure being hugged and fussed over by Anastasia, rushed to my side.
