- Tell this to the great serpent: I will help her as much as I can. The old Orgarrl was a great specialist in making magics seals, so I hope to be able to finish his work; however, both Garrl and you need to be recovered and able to use and manipulate mana, and for that, we will have to wait until you stop being pups! Not before!

  - Tell them that Tammat was worthy of her lineage and that I recognize her; her effort will not be forgotten nor the desire of Orgarrl. I don't know how much the seal against humans will help them, until we see what the old man wanted to do; so as soon as they are physically recovered, tell him to take them to where Tammat worked on making the magic seal.

  - Thank her on my behalf for helping Tammat grow and for what she did for you; without her, both of you would have died.

  - That's all for now, I must take my leave; being here talking to you wears me out, besides I haven't recovered from restoring Garrl's crystal yet, so don't bother me unless it's necessary and I believe it's necessary. Lastly, tell me, human, are you willing to do this? Making the seal is confronting humans. Aren't you against this, or are you?

  I'm not against it; as far as I understand, the magic seal will help keep humans away. I know how dangerous human ambition for resources is, however, if the cost is greater than the benefit, they will not return, or at least it will give time to look for other solutions. Moreover, doing this is the least I can do for the sacrifices of Tammat and Kirkarrg for us, not to mention the help we have received from the great serpent. I promise to help, even if I have to make tough decisions; I will do so for the benefit of the great caves and their habitat.

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  - Interesting, we'll see then. Build instead of destroy? That's what you said, right? Let's see where this takes us, Breigon.

  It was the first time he didn't call me "human." I know it's not my real name, although I think it already is. What will your name be? I don't want to be rude if I ask.

  - No, you are not yet worthy of knowing my name; I prefer to call you Breigon, unless you would rather, I call you "human" again because that is still what you are at your core.

  - No, sorry, Breigon is fine, but if it's not too much to ask, I have so many questions, would there be any possibility of …………………?

  - Listen, Breigon, I know you have many doubts; however, I am helping because I recognize Tammat and Garrl as worthy descendants, and I can only help them through you, but it doesn't mean I trust you. If you decide not to help because of this, I will understand.

  - I …………………………………….. I understand, at least to some extent; trust sometimes has to be earned. I hope and will have the hope of earning yours someday, but I reaffirm that I will help in every way I can. I am willing to be the bridge that allows helping everyone.

  - ……………………………See you, Breigon, and remember not to try using the mana.

  After speaking with the great ancestor, I told the great serpent his response. Never in my life had I seen a snake jump for joy, but I suppose there's always a first time. I also believe that snakes cannot cry, but if they could, it would have done so, this upon telling him that the great ancestor recognized Tammat. Apparently, it is something very important to the kobolds, as Garrl was also surprised to hear it, but to the great serpent, it seemed to bring peace knowing that her friend was recognized by a great draconian ancestor. There is still much I don't understand and much I have to learn, but for now, the first thing is to recover.