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“zephia, was it?” he greets, with a bow. he does not know the dragon’s title, nor does he ask for it.

“you received approvals from all your conversational partners, but only one with enthusiasm. the other two are a bit, well let me just read these.”

before he begins, he hands her a metal pin which reads ‘ exceptional model of behavior ’ on it. but then, as if to show what mixed signals he was given, he glances at his notes.

“‘i don’t know about like, but i wouldn’t run the other way’ and ‘if maybe was an option, that would be the answer.’ hm. peculiar, but there you have it. thank you for your participation regardless.”

TRUTH TO THE HOSTS' FINAL ENCOURAGING WORDS, there had been refreshments provided at the center of the dining hall, all to signify the end of the event. and, though such delicacies, such as those prepared, were known to the mage dragon as luxuries, she assessed through all that was there to be taken.

unfortunately, nothing was dangerously spicy, for griss, and nothing was the right texture, for herself.

her amusement, instead, came from the figure at her side; knoll, one of two hosts. the librarian, she remembered, though, through her treks to the library, she would hardly see him lest she strained her gaze. "yes," the mage dragon answered, "is something wrong?"

but there was nothing of the sort! in fact, as she listened to him as he spoke, zephia could not stop the grin from pulling at the edges of her lips. fanged and crooning, she happily took the metal pin, resting it flat on her palm to appreciate the honor of it. how positively she fooled those assigned to entertain her. it was ironic, surely, that she had managed to become a model for others, despite the offer of mixed signals given.

had she frightened poor hector away by laying the offer of indirectly worshipping her horns at his feet? hah! humans and their strange customs. but, no matter, as thankfully, she could assume who, of the other two, gave such an enthusiastic review.

"all is well," zephia laughed, claws clasped around the pin and head tilted to the side, "there is no need to thank me, knoll. this was an... amusing experience. in fact, in the case you require such data from me again, know that you are welcome in my office."

because he would be useful; one who knew to study others was one to be studied, first.

but that would be for later as, clutching the pin, the mage dragon turned on her heel and left. offering only a dismissive wave over her shoulder in farewell.

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