Not long after asking his question, Zalek got something of an answer.  The unconscious man came around and started shouting, promising death to all of them and proclaiming his hatred for them.  That alone was enough to make Zalek dislike him, and explained why so many people had wanted to nearly murder him.

Thankfully, it didn't take much more time for the headmaster to finally arrive.  He appeared suddenly in the middle of the new arrivals, praising some and scolding others, and then just as suddenly as he had appeared, he had teleported them all to the grand hall of the academy.  He then introduced himself as Arken, discussed the rules, gave everyone their room assignments, and offered anyone who so chose at this time the option to leave.  Zalek was only slightly surprised when the disgruntled prince announced his departure.  If Zalek had been in his position he probably would have left too considering the way so many people had treated him, even if he had deserved every bit of what he got, a point on which Zalek was uncertain.

After causing everyone's room keys to appear on their persons or otherwise within their access, Arken left and everyone dispersed.  Zalek stretched his wings, eager to fly and see what these floating islands had to offer.  He turned to Drumdawn as the other dragon offered to go exploring with him.  "You're not a mind reader, are you?" Zalek asked jokingly.  "I was just about to head out to do that myself."  He turned to the entrance of the grand hall and began walking toward the large doors that led to the outside.  Zalek wasn't exactly claustrophobic, but he didn't like being stuck inside for long periods of time, and so he eagerly walked out of the building, stretching all of his extremities as he came out into the sun.

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