Sarkon withdrew as the dragon advanced. He knew he was too exposed on top of the parapet, so he backed off into a corridor, making sure either side of himself was covered by the stone walls. He knocked on the door to the room where Elaine and Elliard had taken refuge. 

"If it's alright with you, I'd like to come inside as well!" he shouted, speaking in the common human language, not draconic.