Making Lanterns Together

Drayce moved his paint tray towards Arlan and passed him one brush. There were various colors to choose from.

"What are you drawing?" Arlan asked as he saw Drayce making lines with red paint on the sheet.

"A dragon," Drayce answered. 

"Why?" Arlan asked. "You like dragons? Oh, right. I remember the symbol of your family are dragons—"

"It's not. The symbol of my family is the sun."

"Huh? But my sister taught me that you call your king a dragon? My uncle also called your father the Dragon of Megaris."

Drayce patiently answered the talkative boy, enduring because of his promise to his mother. "Because the kingdom is blessed by a dragon."

"Ah! I remember! The story of the Black Dragon!" Arlan cheered. "But…why is your dragon red?"

"Red Dragon is the symbol of prosperity and I want my kingdom to always prosper," Drayce replied.