The dragon blinked.
For the first time Wonse could remember, it seemed uncertain.
'I know people, you see,' said Wonse, simply.
The dragon continued to pin him with its gaze.
If you are lying ...
it thought, eventually.
'You know I can't. Not to you.'
And they really act like this?
'Oh, yes. All the time. It's a basic human trait.'
Wonse knew the dragon could read at least the upper levels of his mind. They resonated in terrible harmony. And he could see the mighty thoughts behind the eyes in front of him.
The dragon was horrified.
'I'm sorry,' said Wonse weakly. 'That's just how we are. It's all to do with survival, I
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