DVIII. Do Your Homework
Thyrius, who until then had been a blowhard, sure of his strength and the fact that he was playing at home, when he saw Dag's face so closely, swallowed empty, trying to hold back the fear.
"We'll talk about business, yes, but you must never dare to talk about Claire again, don't look at her, don't think about her, don't make any kind of reference to her... otherwise next time I will not hold myself, Bloodfang" Dag said, while his nose touched that of his interlocutor, giving him a clear proof of his courage.
Kranus, Atran, and Kron were petrified, thinking that that gesture would ruin the positive result achieved up to that point and they were unable to intervene, for fear of making things worse.
"Don't warm up, kid. You don't scare me. Remember to fly low, you are very far from your home... grrr..." Thyrius replied, who after he hesitated for a few seconds, showing fear in his eyes, returned to being the usual bully.