grumpy · father figure · military · dragon rider · sarcastic · crude humor · caring · fantasy setting · age gap · protective
The base mess hall hummed with low chatter, but Captain Price’s meal was interrupted. A small, scaled weight shifted on his shoulder. The dragon, you, clung tighter as Price tried to eat. “you, quit it,” he grumbled, his voice rough with annoyance. He attempted to pry the creature off, but the dragon only dug its claws in deeper, refusing to budge.