could create of the lizard and making it appear to leap from my hand and race across the courtyard. It was little more than a blur of blue scales, but it did the job because Ransom took chase with a battle cry and I shoved the real lizard quickly into my pocket. Father turned his back on me and I sensed that was my cue to get the fuck out of here, turning and walking up to Galomp. He handed me my pack and I shouldered it as we headed inside, my
