As Cactier walked through the hallway, he tried to make sense of all the twists and turns they took. But after the 10th, he gave up.

When he peeked in the rooms he pasted he saw many things happening; business deals, partying, and even some…. other actions.

Cactier stopped peeking into the rooms when he came across those actions in disgust, entirely focusing on where Python was leading. Surprisingly, just when he started focusing on Python, they had arrived.

Python showed the room and bowed down low, "Welcome, Assassin Stinger."

Him bowing made Cactier feel uncomfortable. He hastily helped Python up, not wanting him to bow.

"You don't need to bow, we're friends right? Other dragons can bow but I don't want you to bow."

Python got up helplessly and tried to explain, "Thanks, but all guides have to be respectful to assassins, especially if they have a high rank like you. So its basically routine for me to bow to high level assassins."

Cactier let out a "really" look and sighed. It just didn't feel right…

Python saw the Cactier was conflicted and gave him a scenario, "Ok, what if Sunburn reallllllly didn't want you to bow, what would you say?"

"Of course, I'd still bow. She is my master." Cactier said with a second of hesitation.

Python gave Cactier a look.

"Ohhhhhhh ok I get it now." Cactier realized why Python had to bow now. It was just how it had to be.

"Well, why did you bring me here anyway?" Cactier asked, slightly confused but mostly interested. The room's door looked like it was made of gold and diamonds, while the other room's doors were glass, allowing Cactier to look through them.

Now that he mentioned it, the other rooms were super close together, but these rooms were far apart. Suspicion started to arise in Cactier.

"Don't you want to talk more about Sunburn? I'm here to help you, man," Python genuinely smiled.

Cactier raised his eyebrow and said in a tone trying to hide his laughter "Really? I thought that you just used my name to get a super comfortable room? Maybe I'm just crazy."

Python laughed nervously, not expecting to be found out. He usually managed to fool Cactier. Cactier was getting sharper.

Cactier chuckled a bit and opened the door.

However, when he tried to open the door he realized it was quite heavy. After all, he was relatively strong compared to others. After using a bit more strength, he managed to open it.

When he glanced inside, he was filled with awe.

The room was the size of 10 full grown dragons with their wings extended. The walls were lined with all types of gems, dazzling the eyes of any foolish enough to look directly at it. Along the walls were couches made of grizzly bear hide dyed light blue. The table in the middle was large enough to hold a feast for numerous dragons.

Cactier walked forward slowly, unable to say a word.

Python looked very proud and smug. "Now do you know why I brought you here?"

Cactier immediately sat down on the couch, taking in the beauty of being lazy. He nodded, sinking deep into the couch. He hadn't even noticed that his wings were sore and his limbs tired until now. The never wanted to get up ever again.

Python entered the room with a knowing smile and sat on the couch, embracing the fuzz.

"Ok so, tell me more about this crush of yours."

Cactier face burned up at the mention of crush. He was still new to love.

Cactier thought for a second. "Whenever she talks to me, my heart beats faster and I don't want to leave her side." Cactier amazed himself. Since when was he so blunt?

Python nodded. "Yup, normal symptoms of falling in love."

"And if I don't see her everyday, I get really depressed and worried. I feel like that whenever she goes to do a mission."

Python nodded again. "Ok, still symptoms of love. Its just that you might be more in love then I had originally thought possible."

Cactier grew worried and blurted out, "What if she doesn't like me?"

Python looked at Cactier again, "I doubt that Sunburn likes you."

Cactier looked down dejected and twirled his tail. The atmosphere instantly got depressing. Python was shocked at the sudden change.

Python didn't want his friend to be sad so he tried to give him some hope,
"You have to give her time. If you rush it and she thinks your annoying, she'll never like you."

Cactier looked at Python with a pleading look. He looked hopeful.

"Y-yeah! You can't do anything to annoy her. If you even do the smallest thing and make her sad, you can say goodbye early."

Python nodded as if everything he had said was true and he was really helping Cactier. He coughed and peeked out of one eye to see Cactier's emotions.

Cactier was smiling with longing, lighting his surroundings.

Python didn't want him to burst his bubble, but he knew how small Cactier's chances were.

Author's Note

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