Aalis woke up extremely early and swiftly got ready for her day. She was a responsible adult. At least she tried to be. Her daughter died because she couldn't take care of her well enough, especially since she got so sick so often. She couldn't help but blame herself for everything. Aylssa stirred glancing up at her. She was about the size of a weasel, though she smiled. Aalis knew what her size meant though. She knelt down to her spirit and gently brushed her hand against the tiny dragon's feathers. "Hey," she cooed, "I'm going to make breakfast for the Knights in our Round Table. Want to help?" The white dragon nodded, lifting herself up to land on Aalis' shoulder.
"I like helping," the white dragon cooed. Aalis smiled at the dragon as the two entered the kitchen and went to work. Aalis worked by candle-light, as it was very dark. However, Aylssa had decent night-vision, as she was a dragon. Aalis was a decent cook, and Aylssa enjoyed doing anything to help anyone. As the two cooked breakfast (pancakes, eggs, and bacon), Aylssa grew to the size of a fox. The woman wiped her hands on her apron after washing them. "There we go. Shouldn't we be heading to the introduction now? Hopefully we aren't late."
Aylssa tilted her head, her blue eyes almost seeming to glow. "Being late is never good, is it?"
Aalis shook her head as she walked along, the dragon following behind her. "It isn't, you're right. Only time it would be good if, well," She trailed off, thinking about her late husband for a second. What if he was late then? What if he wasn't there when he was? Would he still be alive? Tears gathered at the edge of her eyes before she forced the thought out of her head. She didn't want to worry Aylssa.
"Did I make you sad. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad! I just thought-" Aalis cut her off.
"No, no. It isn't you. Just, something I still have to learn to live with."
The two continued on in relative silence until they got to the introductions. Relief flooded the widow as she made it just in time. Her eyes flicked down to Aylssa, who had shrunk to about the size of a cat and was standing behind her. Did the new people make her nervous? Aalis would have to keep an eye on that for sure. She lifted a hand to her chest I am Aalis Pecivl, and my little angel dragon friend here is Aylssa. We have actually prepared breakfast for everyone after this meeting."