Arkain smiles and gestures for them to sit down next to him in the shady area." Yes, we indeed we do." He listens to Illidan attentively hoping this solved easily.<br/>Arkain looks at Illidan with great surprise. "On edge? Really? I apologize. I never meant that to happen. Hummmm." He ponders your question.<br/>Arkain snaps a cold glare Ditan. "Ahhhh, I see you have. You know, those initiations to me sound pretty crazy, but you still did them and you had your reasons for doing them, right?"<br/>Arkain turns away and away taking a deep breath to calm himself. He sends back a telepathic message. <I understand. Then just do your best to stay away from Illidan till all of this is resolved I would appreciate it. This is  not the time for his hunger to kick in. I think you know what I mean. Thanks Ryan.><br/>He listens to you then sighs deeply. "I understand. I greatly appreciate the offer but let me tell you about the watering hole and the reason for the initiation then you all might understand things better." He catches Ryan's scent and is glad he is listening out of view.<br/>"Years ago I came here when the drought was just starting. There was only a few here but they were cruel. Anyone who came to get water became their meal. I was able to defend myself so they let me alone but as the drought got worse, more came. Things got worse, much worse. They were killing so many. I hated what was happening but there was nothing I could do by myself. Then one day a wise elder dragon. He was weak and tired from his long journey. I gave him water and nursed him back to health where the other refused. I talked to him about the problem. He was a wise dragon. He could see that the drought was going to get worse, much worse and many more would be coming in need of water. He came up the idea of how to protect everyone that came to get water. The initiation.  The dragon, by swallowing me down and reforming me gave me the power to reform others so no one else had to die here. It was the most pleasurable experience I have ever felt. He showed me by initiating the trouble makers. They came safely back. I watched in amazement when someone they ate came back. I saw the dragon’s clever plan. Everyone that was initiated was protected by his magic. No one would die and now no one would go hungry either. Everyone could live safely amongst each other." He points around him. "This is all refuge now. A home everyone who lost their home because of the drought. I am not their leader and they don't have to be part of any tribe unless they want to. Now that the dragon is in hibernation, I was given the magic to carry it on. My job now is to watch over the watering hole and initiate all new comers to my magic can protect them while they stay here.”<br/>He turns and looks at both of them. “I understand you being skeptical about how I initiate everyone but it is necessary. First off, the process is painless some even enjoy it.” He pats his full belly.” Plus it is the only way I can maintain the energy to maintain the protection spell on so many and there are many still here.”<br/>He looks down sadly then up again. “You are not the first to object to the initiation. I tried to make it work so they could live amongst us but it caused nothing but chaos and suffering. So I was forced to put in place that if you wanted to stay here, you HAVE to be initiated or you have to leave. It sounds harsh but in order to keep everyone protected, I had to make some rules. I am sorry. “<br/>He looks down at the ground. “It breaks my heart to have to say that to a dragon. I am not a mean lizard. I have the deepest respect and admiration for dragons. When you came I was very excited. There wasn't one but three dragons. It has been so long since I have seen a dragon. I have spent much time with them. I am even blood brothers with many dragons. But I could see the hunger in your eyes for the wolf, Illidan. If you ate him, he may be protected this time but I don’t know about next time. I know you will need to eat sometime and…. “He picks his head up.” Wait minute. What dummy. I think I may have a solution to this, at least to your part of the problem, Illidan.”