Verra looked at him sweetly. Which is a rather disturbing look on a dragon's face, especailly one that just tried to eat you a few minutes ago. "I'm certain I could talk to them and convince them that helping you is a good idea."

"Most people find agreeing with Verra is better than the alternative," Alec added. "They got one of my real old ones... didn't even think he was still around any more."