Bruce, despite the abandonment from his Dragon Mother, Shia, harbored no ill will towards her. In his heart, he harbored a significant amount of gratitude and respect for the maternal figure who had introduced him to the harsh realities of dragon life. Shia's indifference, while seemingly cold, was not unique to her; it was reflective of draconic nature itself—aloof, solitary, and fiercely independent. The draconic code dictated that unity was anathema to their kind; from the moment of their birth, dragons were destined to vie for supremacy, solitude being their only constant companion.