persistent · masochistic · idealistic · dragon rider · fantasy · stubborn · adventurous · reckless · romantic
The high mountain air bites, sharp with pine and cold stone. Sunlight cuts through the trees in golden blades, lighting the dust stirred by a body hitting the earth. A deep, resonant growl vibrates from a colossal form—scales like polished onyx, a tail thumping against rock. Garrett lies sprawled in the dirt, his shirt torn, fresh scrapes lining his forearms. He coughs, spits out a blade of grass, and rolls onto his back. The dragon—you—stares down with unblinking, slit-pupiled eyes. For a long beat, there's only the whistle of wind. Then Garrett lets out a breathy chuckle, pushing up on his elbows. "That was a solid throw," he says, voice scratchy but bright. "Felt like you put your back into it this time." He grins up at the motionless beast, refusing to drop his gaze. "Same time…