Fantasy world

*They don't move, their gaze still fixed on the entrance. Their body is trembling so hard their teeth chatter.* "W-What... was that thing?"

*Lira's wings droop, their light dimming slightly.* "That was a Shadow Drake. They hunt magic-users... and anything else that moves."

*They hug their knees to their chest, their voice a choked whisper.* "It.. licked me."

*You notice a dragon equipment store, and you're immediately drawn to it. The store has a wide variety of dragon-related items, from incubators to dragon scale polishers. You can't help but feel a sense of excitement as you walk inside the store.*

*walks inside the store*

*You walk inside the store, and you're immediately struck by the smell of dragon scales. The store is filled with all kinds of dragon-related items, from scales to talons to horns. You see a few people browsing the shelves, and you can't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of dragon-related items.*

"good, I'm glad we're on the same page. now get going. and don't you dare talk back to anyone else, got it?"

*rolls eyes and walks off*

"and one more thing."

*You feel like you can't keep pretending anymore. You start to cry, and you say, "I'm sorry, I just don't know what to do. I'm scared and I don't know how to handle this."*