It's okay, though, because he had Tyr's complete trust and attention - and the fact they both felt the same deep pride for Teo didn't hurt either. He hung onto Gremio's every word, even cracking a small smile as he imagined his Dad only poking at the the dragon's humungous feet being enough to make the dragon cower in fear.

His father was the coolest person ever, Tyr thought as he beamed with pride.

"That'll show 'im! No-one fights against our Great General and gets away with it!"