[ WP ] The dragons castle has been torn down under imminent domain in order to build a freeway . He is having trouble finding a job and apartment in this new confusing , modern world .

`` So... Mr... Uhh....'' 
 
 `` Ashbringer.'' 
 
 `` Right, Mr. Ashbrighter. So, it looks here like you're applying for the Sales Associate position. Why would you say you're a good fit for Wal-Mart?'' 
 
 `` Well, I have 2347 years experience in handling large quantities of money. In that time I have n't lost a single copper to theft or shrinkage. I also have 2347 years of experience in transaction accounting and customer relations.'' 
 
 `` Really? Describe for me the typical interaction in your previous employment.'' 
 
 `` I was a self-employed entrepreneur who provided security and insurance for various municipalities within my company's geographic region. Customers would contact my office and make payment arrangements to ensure the safekeeping of their crops, homes, and fair maidens. I also made sales calls on municipalities in order to generate customers who had n't reached out to me. On top of all that, I was also the lead financial officer in that I accounted -- right down to the copper -- for all payments, and made collections from delinquent account holders.'' 
 
 `` Well, that sounds impressive. Tell me, why did you choose Meat and Deli as your preferred department?'' 
 
 `` Over the past 2347 years, I have become intimately familiar with a wide variety of meat dishes from a wide variety of sources: cattle, Auroch, Bison, peasant -- err,'pheseant' I mean -- and given this experience, I feel that this department is where I can provide the most expertise.'' 
 
 `` That's interesting, but to be honest, most of our meats come in pre-packs, and preparation falls to the customer.'' 
 
 `` In that case, I believe that my 2347 years of experience can be used to assist customers who may have questions, or are seeking advice on preparation or pairings.'' 
 
 `` Ok, good. Good. Let's see... what would you consider your greatest professional success and greatest professional failure?'' 
 
 `` My greatest professional success would be when I leveraged a group of hostile sales leads into my business' most-profitable client's. This group had been exposed to rumours which had been giving them an incorrect view of my business and its services. I eventually learned of the source of these rumours, and accepted his offer of an in-person meeting. After some tiring and tense negotiations, I was able to persuade these customers that the rumours were unfounded, and they quickly accepted the terms of a sales contract. 
 
 `` As for failure.... Well, unfortunately, I was n't well-versed in legal requirements that the business had to meet. Being in business for 2347 years, It proved to be overwhelming keeping up with a rapidly-changing system and society. Here's an example: when I first established my business, I merely had to choose the land from which I wished to operate, and it was considered the property of my business outright. Just last year, however, my business was disrupted by its seizure through a process called'Eminent Domain'. I do want to emphasize, however, that I have learned from this experience, and will be sure to be fully apprised of all relevant Wal-Mart policies and procedures for my position.'' 
 
 `` Alright, that's good. 
 
 `` Listen, Mr. Ashrighter, I did a little bit of checking with Legal, and they approved this, so: why should we hire a Dragon?'' 
 
 `` I... I.... How did you know?'' 
 
 `` Well, aside from your age and impressive wingspan... I mean, you're 38 feet long, scaly, and breathe fire. Look, just you talking during his interview has set the fire alarms off twice. Not to mention the scorch marks on my ceiling.'' 
 
 `` Oh. Well... I apologize for that. It'll come off with one of those Mr. Clean scrubbing pads.'' 
 
 `` Let's read between the lines of your résumé. You used to terrorize villages, then force them to pay you not to attack them again, correct?'' 
 
 ``... That is correct.'' 
 
 `` And your disgruntled customers? I'm guessing it was a knight raising an army to fight you. He challenged you to a fight and you...?'' 
 
 ``... I ate him.'' 
 
 `` And you really meant'peasant' instead of'pheseant'.'' 
 
 ``... Yes. I apologize for wasting your time. I'll see myself out.'' 
 
 `` Wasting our time?! Mr. Ashbringer, you're **exactly** what Wal-Mart is looking for! Why, I'm tempted to make you an Assistant Manager!'' 
 
 `` Really?'' 
 
 `` Yeah! Just tell me one thing: what's your minimum salary requirement?'' 
 
 `` Umm... Is $ 12 an hour good?'' 
 
 `` Oh. Hmm. Well.... Thanks for stopping in today Mr. Ashliner. We have a few more applicants to interview, but we'll give you a call when we make a decision.''
