Madame SacrePomme took up a defensive stance as well, though her fingers came immediately to a mage's commencement position at her core.  The dragon could very well have attacked without warning or pause, but did not.  She- however, held her position and kept bothe the young king and the dragon under a scrutinizing eye.  Though the dragon seemed freindly (though odd in appearance) it could easily be deceiptive maneuvering and she would have not hesitation in dropping the beast, though it would be rather difficult with only her attacking from one side.  Dragons were quite powerful and apparently close to impervious to magick.  But she had a few tricks up her sleeve; she would not see the king harmed, though he suffered much already.