Xensa and Zephyr
"Hey! I know you're up there! Show yourself!"
Zephyr froze like a startled cat next to Xensa. "Blood and ashes! They caught me! What do I do?!", the small dragon hissed to his human companion. They were both barely concealed by the edge of the building and the shadows made them difficult to spot. Xensa's mind still raced, trying to find a way to back out or confront this challenging man. For a few moments, he pondered. He carries himself like a swordsman. I have no doubt that he knows how to use that weapon. Chances are I could probably fare well against him, but fate has funny ways of working in combat between men. Do I try to talk my way out of it? If only I had better time to prepare... He crossed his arms. Maybe if I...
"Xensa! We have to make a choice now! We don't know what he'll do! Do something, human!", cried Zephyr as he butted his way into Xensa's thoughts. The little dragon was circling him at a quick pace, clearly perturbed. Behind his silver mask, he scowled in irritation. "I was trying to think of a plan, you little lizard. Now I have no idea what to do. I'm going to try to talk it out with him. Don't reveal yourself unless you absolutely have to." He paused for a moment, then flicked the dragon on the head. "Don't interrupt me when I'm thinking about something like this again. Or you might serve as a distraction." Zephyr opened his mouth to retort but was silenced by Xensa's upraised hand. Xensa stood, spreading his arms wide as he revealed himself to Sikes.
"Pardon my intrusion, sir! I didn't mean to pry. When I heard voices, I couldn't help but investigate! Curiosity and all that. I mean you no harm, really. I had traveled to these ruins at the behest of a friend, he has strange notions that there might be some hidden secret left in these ruins by the dragons. I told him it was ridiculous, but he's paying good gold for me to find out what I can. What, may I ask, are you up to sir...." Xensa trailed off, waiting for the man below to reply.