The dragon was young, admittedly, only about a 100 human years. It tended to rampage, but so far not in any place where cogniscent beings lived. But it was only a matter of time. A much, MUCH, older dragon decided to put a stop to such behaviors firmly. Before it caused a ruckus that would end up risking other dragons lives. -- Anon Guest
Ze called hirself Remrot, like all young Dragons, ze liked a name with a bit of edge. In terms of development, this wasn't so much a teenaged rebellion, as it was a toddler tantrum.
With so many intelligent creatures in the world, it was difficult for a young Dragon to find a safe space to let it all out. This sort of thing results in the kind of ruined landscapes that attract evil overlords, and then the adventurers destined to stop them.
What's rarely mentioned is that baby dragons are tiny compared to the adults. They hatch the size of hunting hounds. In a hundred years, they're twice the size of a commoner's hut. A full-grown dragon is roughly the size of a barge. Tall as a tower, and certainly formidable.
A full-grown Dragon is well capable of pinning a century-old toddler under one paw. Which is precisely what Ryventris did.
"Breathe, little one. Nice. Calm. Thoughts."
Remrot squirmed and shrieked. Thrashing under the very gentle restraint of the older and wiser Dragon.
Ryventris sighed, lowered her head, and gently licked the child in spite of hir squirming. Against such a gentle onslaught, no child could possibly maintain their fury. Especially when it started to tickle.
"There," cooed Ryventris. "Feeling better for letting it out?"
Remrot vented a puff of smoke. "Yes," ze finally admitted.
Ryventris let hir up. "I had to hold you steady because your big feelings were putting little people at risk. Look." A single claw pointed out a mine nestled in the crags that had almost become one of Remrot's targets. Where a small cluster of Dwarves were blinking up at the bigger Dragon.
Remrot had to climb up to look at them. "Sorry, little people," ze said. "I didn't see you."
"It's good that you looked for somewhere lonely to let your big feelings out," said Ryventris. "Now let's go practice some careful looking to make sure we don't hurt anyone."
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