On Lonely Dragons And What-Not

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 56400

Astra muses further that yes, it's been troublesome being locked away in the dragon's caverns but there has been benefits. She has talked the dragon into only terrorizing the populace, not actually eating them. She has convinced Minestus (one of the wyrm's many names) that if he eats only some of the cattle, that there will be more next season. In fact, if he eats the smaller cattle, the richer and healthier ones will reproduce. Same with not burning down entire forests Sure, smashing down a tree is fun or throwing a bear into a lake ten miles away. Whatever. But moderation is key so there will be fun in the future.
As for loneliness, once the dragon has established that she is not to be hurt, some of his more sapient lackeys had interesting stories to share.
An idea came to Sir Josh. "You have not raised the alarm about me being here. Aren't you afraid the dragon will decide this is mutiny?"
" "Oh, do not worry about that. He fully expects I shall try to kill him. He promised only to use sleep spells on me if I do. He says he hopes I try, the challenge will take the edge off his boredom. Of course you...no sleep spells. Sorry."
"I accept this."
Just then, there was a surprise.

  1. A small monster arose from the lake and dove straight at Astra.
  2. Sir Josh fell over. He had been struck by a sleep spell.
  3. Sir Josh and Astra switched minds.
  4. A Lady of the Fates stepped up out of the water. Astra and Sir Josh bowed deeply.
  5. The neutral magician, the Wizard of Kamiro, stepped out from behind a boulder.
  6. The fire singed Sir Josh.
  7. Lord Fred collapsed, as if he had been standing there all this time.
  8. A strange old man came up to them. He had an eyepatch.
  9. Josh Burbank and Scott Chen ran by. They were hissing like snakes, dressed like schoolboys and covered with body glitter.
  10. The legendary vigilante, Pint Of Ale Man, ran by. He did not seem to notice either of them.

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