Braxious gave him that smug look that only dragons and children can give when they know that they're right and they told you so too. "Yeah, I did. They started fighting after dinner." He pointed to what looked like a lasgauna... except that it had a pair of eyes and was hiding under a chair, "That was the first casulty.

The fight, however, appeared to be winding down as Alec exclaimed, "I don't know! I don't know! I'm sorry but I don't know!" He slumpped into a chair, and ran his hands through his hair, "I don't know what to do... to protect you, all of you. I want what's best... but I'm scared and a complete loss at what to do."

Verra leaned over him, her forehead touching his as she ran her hands lightly over his face and shoulders. "I know... it's hard for both of us, not fighting."

They stayed like that for a moment before Alec looked over at the Caretaker and Braxious. "Kid's awake." he grunted.