Verdant Basin reason and strength

Whereas the boys trekked ahead, the dragoness lingered behind; skeptical still, she struggled to approach. But when her son’s voice brushed by, she could keep away no longer, drawn forth by her family. And so she sought and found Kiyoshi, to whom she offered a gentle touch of her muzzle to his cheek, should he accept it.

“Do you think we might be well with them?” she questioned, curious. Kaori could not help but be cautious.