"Well, I guess we could just talk," the dragon said, "Unless you can think of something better, since I don't really know what else to do."<br/>Noticing her uneasiness, the dragon tried to assuage her fears.<br/>"You don't have to be afraid of me," he said, giving her a friendly nuzzle, "I'm not going to hurt you, you know."<br/>"I might fart on you, again, though, so please pardon me if I do," he added with a chuckle.