Partway through his socializing, he'd feel a sudden 'thwack' against his hindquarters, as if he'd been struck by a stick. Glancing in the direction of the impact, he'd see a tomboyish girl, human, about ten years old, carrying a long, narrow training sword. "Dragon! I will slay you!" she announced, drawing the attention of everyone in earshot, many of whom held their breath at the sight... especially when she thwacked him<em>again.</em>