The little boy was disappointed with the curt reply. He took the rabbits and thanked her, then watched Mina and Cythraul walk away. His shoulders drooped a little when he turned away. [I] "Ignore them." [/I] Dynamis was suddenly at Riley's side, and he nudged the boy with his snout. 

Riley sighed and patted the white dragon's nose. [b] [I] "I know, I know. It's just that everyone seems so guarded. How will we trust each other, let alone go to war together, if no one is willing to communicate?" [/I] [/b]

Playfully, Dynamis responded, [I]"And you've got to be the least threatening of them all. Now, go cook."[/I]

Riley smiled, his mood already lifted. [b]"Okay."[/b] He said aloud. He walked over to Kalamadea's fire ball to prepare the rabbits.