Despite being generally a clever little dragon, Flunika was also extremely self-absorbed, so she didn't quite catch on to the change in demeanor. Haro, however, was pretty much trained to catch such things, and he gave her a sidelong look and a little frown. "I'm glad you like us, miss Friday, and I think you do have a point, but you also ought to be careful. Even out here."

"We'll look out for her, whatever the trouble might be," Flunika insisted.