I’ve always been a mutt.

Not that you can change a thing like that.

Born in a tiny village with too many farmers and no good restaurants, it was my responsibility to serve as the city terror.

But nobody is afraid if you’re not a full breed.

A dragon is a silly thing without the intimidation. When the markings on your scales give you away, people giggle instead of flee.

The stories and the myths—they’re a lot to live up to.

I’m not unsure if I have what it takes. I know I’m not enough.

Yesterday, I tried to scare a little girl by blowing fire near her face.

She replied, “I know your parents didn’t come from good stock.”