Angara loved being the center of attention. The little golden dragon preened and raised her wings to the sun, making sure that all could see her in her best light as they gathered around her.
Everyone stood in a semi-circle, by arrangement of Child and Pio. Birdie grumbled at leaving the wheel, but was finally convinced that only by providing an attentive audience for Angara would the dragon's ruffled feelings be soothed, and she would begin to divulge her secrets.
"I am ready, now," trilled Angara. Looking around at all who attended to her, she assumed a wise, lady-like aspect. Then raising up on her hind legs, she gave her riddle...
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