He reached and put a calming hand on its neck as it struggled weakly, though he realized that he was likely not even being felt through its scales. He had guessed that the dragon would be messy, but should have been able to handle the entire carcass, and would be better off because of it. The food had been practically in front of its nose, and easily within reach, so it should be fully and resting well by the time his reinforcements arrived. Whenever that was.