I chanced a look at my brother. Envy’s head cocked to one side as he studied his opponent. We didn’t have time for plotting. We needed to act. Swiftly. The dragon fighting me launched itself at my chest; I avoided its talons by inches, each sudden movement making my breath catch. “It’s a gods-damned baby,” I shouted. “Scruff it like a kitten and get out of there.” “Vicious little thing tried to take my hand off.” “I’ll take your cursed head off if you don’t hurry.” The dragon lifted its massive snout, snuffing the air.
