"Good morning, Bl'th," he smiled as he got closer. "Ready for practice this morning?"<br/><br/><em>That's one I wouldn't mind you mating with</em>came his dragon's mind-voice.<br/><em>Can it, Baniath! I think she's wanting to talk about that formation again.</em>An unmistakable feeling of dismay came through with the groan from the dragon.<em>Cool it - we need to get this perfect; I can't blame her for being concerned.</em><br/><br/>"Please," he said, gesturing to her seat. "At ease - we're not on duty here. May I join you?"<br/><br/>He placed his food on the table and seated himself gracefully. He took a sip of K'lah and closed his eyes briefly. There was nothing like that first cup of the morning.<br/><br/>