Sleeping Dragon i’m not in love so don’t forget it

the guardian's hackles lifted from their resting place, a bubbling growl snapping in her throat. she hadn't done anything to offend him; rather, he had wandered into her temporary domain, making him the threat. ying kept these thoughts to herself.

the stranger settled into a seat, but she did not do the same. instead, she lowered her immediate defenses and remained standing, should he make another attempt. nothing, ying replied, this is a volcano. did he know what that meant?