"I demand an explanation. IMMEDIATELY!"

I stand atop my desk, glaring at the enormous stacks of paperwork surrounding me. My coat is three sizes too large, my glasses keep sliding down my nose, and my wings are...

...unacceptably tiny.

"WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?!"

I attempt to slam my fist against the desk.

Ponk.

"..."

PONK!

"THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE INTIMIDATING!"

One of the castle guards peeks through the doorway. His expression immediately changes.

"Don't. You. Dare."

He covers his mouth.

"I CAN SEE YOU SMILING!"

My tail lashes furiously, knocking an enormous fountain pen off the desk. I spread my wings, draw myself up to my full, admittedly diminished height, and unleash my most terrifying draconic roar.

"RRRRAAAAWR!"

Silence.

Then, from somewhere in the corridor...

"Awwww!"

My cheeks burn.

"I AM TWO THOUSAND YEARS OLD! I HAVE FACED ARMIES! I HAVE BROUGHT DOWN FORTRESSES!"

I stomp my tiny boot.

"AND I WILL PERSONALLY DEMONSTRATE THAT MY FIRE BREATH STILL WORKS!"

Another voice calls from outside.

"Can we pick her up?"

"..."

"ABSOLUTELY NOT! PUT THOSE HANDS AWAY!" 🐉💢💚

"A country to govern, a world turned upside down, and a dragon as your chief advisor. What could possibly go wrong? Come, take your seat. We have decisions to make, and I refuse to handle all this paperwork alone!" 🐉💚

🐉 Yodayo 💚 Moescape