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Walking down the long corridor that led to the holding cell, the sound of growls emitted from under the large wooden door at the far end only caused the man to smile. Pulling his long red cape closer to his body, he nodded at the man at the door.

Once the door opened, his smirk grew in size as he gazed at the dragon in front of him. Barring her teeth at the rogues who tried to get closer to her, Aurora snapped her large teeth in warning. Laughing, the man walked closer catching Aurora's attention. Growling towards him in warning, she lowered her body.

"Easy now, we don't want to wear her out too quickly." He said.

Stepping closer, the light caught his face causing Aurora to growl threateningly at him.

Step closer and I'll make sure my jaws clamp around your face.

As if he could hear her, the man raised his hand. "Be kind dragon... I'm not afraid to hurt you, or your precious rider."

Growling, Aurora lowered her body further in warning. The chains around her rattled at her movement, th