There was a great deal of commotion in their little camp at this point. Riley was busy preparing their meal while Dynamis looked over his shoulder. The boy looked up as someone entered the camp. She cheerfully introduced herself as Maria Jaya, her dragon Elian.
[b]"Finally!"[/b] Riley exclaimed, [b]"A [I]happy[/I] person."[/b] He shot Maria a welcoming smile, his head tilted slightly in a cute, boyish way.

 Dynamis snorted distastefully. [I]"Kiss up."[/I]

Suddenly, the fire was snuffed out. There was a sudden stir of movement and a few startled shouts. Riley was more annoyed then frightened. Couldn't they see he was trying to cook? The fire was only out for a few seconds when it relit. When the light returned, Riley noticed Dynamis' reaction. The dragon had his teeth bared, chest puffed out, and a fierce look in his eyes. His gaze shifted to the boy, and he asked telepathically, [I]"Are you okay?"[/I]

[b]"I'm fine, buddy. You worry to much."[/b] Riley stood up as he spoke. He looked around the camp at the others. Someone must've thought that putting the fire out would be a funny joke, but it seemed to put everyone on edge.

It had been several hours, and Riley had dozed off. He lay between Dynamis' front legs, nuzzled up against his warm chest. Although his scales were hard, they were smooth and not at all uncomfortable. The boy always slept better with his dragon then in a bed, anyway. 

The rabbits didn't go very far, but it was enough to give everyone a few bites. For Riley, it was just enough to make him even more hungry. He stirred when his stomach growled. He sat up and rubbed his eyes, looking at his dragon sleepily. [b][I]"How long have I been asleep?"[/I][/b] He asked through their mental link.

[I]"A little under two hours."[/I] Dynamis replied, [I]"I like you more when you're sleeping. You're quite."[/I]

[b][I]"Yeah, yeah, I haven't heard that one before. You're worst then Keith."[/I][/b] Riley yawned and crawled out of his warm cubby. [b]"I gotta pee. I'll be right back."[/b] He told his dragon.

[I]"I'll go with you."[/I] 

[b]"I'm a big boy, I can handle it."[/b] Riley grumbled, leaving before his dragon could complain. He snuck past his brother, sure he would be scolded for leaving on his own, and walked deeper into the woods.