My dragon circles around the landing area until it is clear. I can see a few of the guards looking up at me as well as some of the other dragons on our premises. I have always known that it would be questioned of why I didn’t want anyone to see me with my robe off. For years, even during the last of my childhood they have respected my need for privacy. I can only hope that they will continue to do so.

Eventually there will need to be a time when others will have to see our marks.

“I have already told you that when such a time comes,...