[ IP ] Sorceress of Dragons

She was in the wrong part of town again. 
 
 People were staring at her colourful robes and the dragonscale ribbed hat. People were trailing after them and she could feel the murderous intent building behind her. 
 
 There was a bit of a lot of murderous intent building up beside her too. She blushed sheepishly. 
 
 `` We seem to be in the wrong part of town again.'' 
 
 The tall, cloak clad figure beside her drew his hat low. She saw blue serpentine eyes twitch in irritation. He spoke in a low, raspy voice. 
 
 `` Left, I said. Go left. Avoid the dark, narrow alley. Not go right in. By the gods, how did you live without my protection?'' 
 
 She giggled at his tone, `` Aww, but it's fun to explore.'' 
 
 `` Witch, if you did not trick me into that contract-'' 
 
 `` -you'd be languishing away in that drafty old castle ruins, pondering how boring and stale life was with nobody to fight.'' she finished for him. 
 
 `` Do n't make me sound so eager to-'' 
 
 `` Oh, someone's casting at us!'' 
 
 He whipped around, catching the fireball in his hands and crushing it. The ragged looking man who had been lunging after them froze and tried to backpedal but he barely made it two steps before her companion caught him by the throat and slammed him against the nearest wall. 
 
 A deep purr of satisfaction left his throat as the man slid to the ground, choking. 
 
 Plaster crumbled into the air. They walked on through a rapidly clearing street. She looked up at her companion. He was flushing, what little she could see of him between his hat and the high collars of his coat. 
 
 `` Not a word!'' he hissed, looking away. 
 
 `` Your horns are showing.'' she told him cheerfully. He growled as he yanked his hat low over the bony spikes. 
 
 `` This two legged form is inane. This'hunting' for goods has insufficent bloodsport.'' 
 
 She smiled at him, `` It's kind of boring for me too... but necessary. As I've told you before, we do need some materials to prepare to break through the palace enchantments.'' she rolled her eyes at his expectant look, `` Yes, of course you get first bite at the king.'' 
 
 `` As per our agreement. Do not forget, Witch.'' 
 
 `` Aww, you were listening then!'' 
 
 She hugged his arm. He flinched back but managed not to shy away. 
 
 `` You'll be able to act human soon enough!'' 
 
 `` Gods help us all...''
