[ at least the sidewalk was shoveled and cleared to walk on, else ahmi's steps would sink (and remind her of the perilous mountains!). luckily, it's on pavement, where the celestial flowers still bloom, with each pace her heel pressed down and lifted. she can sense his waiting, and doesn't keep him in silence for long. ]

I have yet to know your name, dear, and I'd prefer I have one before I name you myself! [ it is a playful nudge rather than a threat; her naming is harmless and more embarrassing, she'd imagine, calling strangers son or just boy, or maybe scale-ball, in issun's memory? haha. ] I have met many dragons, but not of an essence like yours.