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    Arthur turned in the air and flew towards John, descending just below him and remaining within striking distance from John's giant form with the others flying close behind him.
    See, brother? They have sacrificed advantageous position and put themselves at my mercy. Would they do that if they had ill-intent?
    The three dragons had wheeled around and were flying parallel to John. The lead Rhino Dragon continued to address John, but Crystal could hear every word. This is most irregular, brother. I do not like it. How did you come to be in this situation?
    That is a long story, brother, but know that this is a unique situation. I would not normally trust Red Dragons, but I am assured of their peaceful intent.
    Very well. We are convinced by your words and their actions. How far do you intend to fly with them?
    They mean to fly east, but are afraid of the Blue Dragons. I mean to accompany them to the southern edge of the Blue border.
    That is a long way, brother, but you must know your business. What is their purpose flying east?
    They are children, flying to seek help from the Brown Dragons. The Blue Dragons are preparing for war. They mean to crush the Red Dragons.
    Children? Why didn't you say so earlier? We will accompany you till we reach the next patrol. We will keep them safe from the Blue Dragons.
    Much appreciated, brother. I saw a number of Blue Dragons not long ago.
    There are many about, brother. We do not enter their territory, of course, but fight them wherever they cross the border. They are much worse than the Greens or Reds ever were, and attack us almost daily. However many we kill, they still send more.
    What of the Red Dragons? John asked. Do they still attack? These children excepting.
    Not for ten years. My brother was one of the last to be killed by them. They don't even fly close to the border now.
    Ah, these five were very young then, John informed them. They would have had nothing to do with it.
    But how do you know they're children, brother? They look like any other.
    I saw them before they changed. They are just sixteen years old and are barely able to fly. They offer threat only to themselves.
    You saw them! Tell me, how do they appear? Do they resemble us at all? I hear they walk on all fours.
    No, brother. They are like us, and walk on two legs, but have red hair and pale skin.
    But their red hair, does it completely cover their body? I have heard that they don’t bother to wear clothes. Tell us, is it even possible to tell male and females apart?
    No, they wear clothes, and their hair is just on their heads. As to their females, the three I accompany are all exceptionally beautiful.
    This is most strange, brother. I do not understand. If they look us and dress like us, why are they such savages? Why do they attack us?
    I do not know, brother, but it is the same with the Blues.
    No; that cannot be. Surely the Blues are more like wolves than people. I can't believe they're anything like us.
    They are not like us, brother—not where it counts—but in appearance, they do look the same.
    This is too much to believe. Red Dragons who obey meekly, and the idea that murderous red and blue resemble the noble grey. I do not question your honesty, brother, but surely you must have been mistaken.
    John continued to converse with the Rhino Dragon for about an hour, and during that time only the one of them spoke and never asked any questions or made any responses that suggested he didn't trust John entirely. Eventually, the Rhino Dragon informed them that they were leaving the more populated areas and that their chances of meeting Blue Dragons were decreasing. John thanked them for their company and the three turned westward. As soon as they were out of sight, John transformed back into a Golden Dragon.
    We're over halfway along this border, John explained. Unfortunately, we don't have time to reach the southern tip before sunset. I know it's early, but I will look for a safe spot to camp now. This area