"Yes, rescued is a good way to describe it, when I first met the dragon. They were not in their dragon form, otherwise I also would have likely run and tried to hide. They came across me as I was wandering, blinded by the sand and sun of the desert."

He knows Kreyu is listening, and Koschei likely is also. But he does not mind if his story is heard, as he works to realign the thoughts running through Ajax's mind.

"With the power that comes with their abilities, some choose to act in the name of kindness and good," he says. "Others are less benevolent, quicker to anger and harm. Gorgon is one of those types. He has chosen that path, of his own volition. All dragons desire to add to their wealth, grow their hoard...some are just more ruthless than others."