« Wahoooooooou! I believe this is the best fly we took since I found you again! I am in an amazing form today! »
« Indeed, Dragon! That triple twist was impressive! It was so exhaling! »
« You got everything on your video-thingy, right Jane? I'm certain I will get tons of fingers on this one! »
« Likes, Dragon, not fingers!« Wahoooooooou! I believe this is the best fly we took since I found you again! I am in an amazing form today! »
« Indeed, Dragon! That triple twist was impressive! It was so exhaling! »
« You got everything on your video-thingy, right Jane? I'm certain I will get tons of fingers on this one! »
« Likes, Dragon, not fingers! »
« Yeah, yeah! Lots of likes! The best fly Shortlives ever saw! Admirers will come from far away to praise me and admire my incredible moves! »
« And unbelievable humility! », Jane added with sarcasm.
« Can we go back to the cave and put it on the Inside-web? »
« It's the Internet or the web, Dragon, not Inside-web! And yes, I think we are done with flying for today. I will put the video online while you nap.
« Yeah, yeah! Lots of likes! The best fly Shortlives ever saw! Admirers will come from far away to praise me and admire my incredible moves! »
« And unbelievable humility! », Jane added with sarcasm.
« Can we go back to the cave and put it on the Inside-web? »
« It's the Internet or the web, Dragon, not Inside-web! And yes, I think we are done with flying for today. I will put the video online while you nap. »
Later that day
« So? I am famous now? »
« Let me look, Dragon… We got fifteen likes… »
« Really? Just that? »
« And … four comments! »
« Oh! What does it say? »
« Let me see… Smithy says your performance was a « ballet of precision and virtuosity » and your triple twist « a delight of excitement. » »
« I always knew Hammer Boy is a true connoisseur! »
« I never knew Smithy could be so talkative! There is another message … from Pepper. She says: « OMG Petal! I can't look! It's terrifying! So glad you are okay! » »
« Pfff ! Flying isn't for everyone! Only the best and courageous athletes can truly appreciate the thrill and excitement! »
« I don't know about that, but it is difficult to imagine Pepper taking a plunge! Or even Pepper outside of her kitchen! »
« Yeah, yeah, yeah … what about the rest? »
« Let's see… Oh, Gunther Breeches wrote something! He said: « Jethro, I don't care about your stupid videos. Stop tagging me! » »
« Stupid video! I'll show him stupidity! »
« Calm down, Dragon! And Smithy answered: « Sorry Gunther. I won't let Jester borrow my phone anymore unless he promises to behave. » Sorry big lizard! No international glory for today! »
« Arrh! This is so unfair! I'm a Dragon! People should be worshiping me! Or whispering in fear every time they see my shadow on the ground! Not this total indifference! »
« You're right, Dragon. This is weird », Jane whispered as she walked up to the edge of the cliff.
« I know! Shouldn't everyone know I'm cool, by now? »
Dragon stopped, realizing Jane wasn't inside the cave anymore.
« Jane? You're okay? »
« I… You have been asking a pretty good question, Dragon. Let's see if we can get a good answer to it. »
« Sir Theodore? Can I ask you something? »
« Of course, you may, Jane! Questions from students are always encouraged. »
« It's not about class, Sir. It's about Dragon. »
« Alright. I do have some knowledge of those creatures. I'll see what I can do. »
« I asked my father earlier and he confirmed my suspicion. The castle didn't receive more visitors since Dragon arrived. »
« And this is a problem because? »
« Don't you find it strange, Sir? No outsider from the castle seem impressed! Even videos of our flies don't seem to attract any attention! »
« You have been posting images of Dragon online? This is not very safe, Jane. I expect you to think more about the consequences of your actions in the future. »
« I'm sorry Sir if I disappoint you. But, if I had known a dragon was living near my house, I would have rushed here in a heartbeat! People should know about this! People should enjoy the magic too! »
« I can appreciate your enthusiasm. But not everyone has good intentions, Jane. You must be more careful. Not to mention that Dragon would probably not appreciate being followed by a horde of people at every moment of his life. »
« I supposed you are right, Sir. I may not have considered the impact of Dragon's popularity. But I still don't understand why the situation hasn't changed. »
« Come with me, Jane. There is someone I'll like you to meet. »