Maric's hand began to move to his blade as he saw the dragon, but stopped before he could reach the hilt. He needed to find out what was going on first, and if this creature even needed to be killed. Though it was a large and terrifying beast, it was still graceful and beautiful in it's own way.<br/>When Nimue said something about the dragon fancying Hephaestus however, Maric immediately burst into laughter. He could not help it. Here he was, in a tense situation with a dragon that he was to kill not ten paces from him, and what it wanted was to make his horse it's mate?<br/>"I am sorry for the outburst Nimue." Maric said as he brushed his hair back with his hand. "It was just not what I was expecting.<br/>"But yes, you are right. It is rather touching in it's own sweet way."<br/>The paladin stood there for a moment, watching the two creatures nuzzle at each other. The scene, set by an evening sun was rather peaceful. And the beautiful woman at his side made it all the more so. As they stood there watching, Maric let his fingers move to intertwine with Nimue's.<br/>"You know, I think my quest is complete." He said finally. "I'll have to update the guild back home soon, but I think that I'd like to stay here for a while longer. They'll have to make do with a letter."