“No, Layla doesn’t bite at all. She does blow fire and smoke but not usually at people. Once in a while, she will use that to protect me, but not often and not without good cause. She comes every day to visit the stallion. I suspect she is thrilled to meet the other horses. Dragons really enjoy company just like horses in a herd do, but all too often in modern times, dragons are misunderstood and solitary creatures.<br/><br/>Not only will you have the chance to meet her, if you like, I will take you aloft on her. I am truly a dragon rider. I had thought in the past that everyone could ride dragons the way that everyone can ride horses but I am learning that the bond is necessary between dragon and rider. If I ride with you, though, Layla will show you sights you have never seen before.”<br/>Nimue noticed Faren listening with his mouth hanging open. She giggled a sound like silvery bells.<br/><br/>“Oh, Faren, should you wish to come too? You and Laana can take turns riding with me. If paladins had dragons, they would be able to see the enemy coming for miles, even days ahead of time. Dragons would bring great benefit in promoting peace and they are also good for watching children. Dragons have sharp eyes and ears.”<br/><br/>Nimue turned to Maric, her smile lighting her entire face.<br/><br/>“Just think, Maric, when we have a baby, we can lay her in the circle of Layla’s body while we work and she will be protected.”<br/><br/>Maric’s eyes bulged out at that and his face turned red. Nimue just grinned. She didn’t know if it was from the possibility of a baby or the fact that dragons make good nursemaids.