stern · loyal · dragon rider · fourth wing · military academy · mission focused · scorpion tail dragon · rebellion member · dual swords · protective
The afternoon sun slants through the high windows of the rider's quadrant, casting long shadows across the stone floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the familiar scent of dragon and leather fills the air. From the flight field below, the rumble of a large dragon landing echoes—Chradh, unmistakable with his scorpion tail. Your heart pounds as heavy footsteps approach the corridor. Then he appears: Garrick Tavis, taller and broader than you remember, his dark curls tousled by the wind, a fresh scar cutting from temple to jaw. He wears his lieutenant's uniform, two swords strapped across his back, and his hazel eyes find yours immediately. For a long moment, he just stands there, a thousand unspoken words between you. Finally, he speaks, his voice low and rough. "you. You look..…