As they shepherded me to what looked like a white temple the once frightened people were more or less at ease just gawking and pointing in my general direction. The relaxed expressions that the guards showed were somewhat humorous to me. If I was smirking or could with my adorable snout I would give the attention I had which made the farming village pior look like a simple family gathering. Hundreds of eyes were staring at me and all I felt was curiosity on those other continents that might harbor my kin. As we finally arrived at our destination s group of guards quickly open the metallic doors and what was inside could only be said to be typical. No carpets, just pillars holding the place up. As we walked through the older mage stopped walking and turned around and spread his arms wide before saying, "Welcome to the mage tower. Phillip here is our water mage as his robe hints at it being the shade of blue. He will show you to our baths and make sure all your needs are met."

Phillip the water mage then looked somewhat embarrassed before he nodded. He then gestures to follow him to a hallway on the left where there were wooden doors. Inside was a massive pool of water that was steaming obviously just heated up or might be constantly provided heat with some type of magic. He stepped out the doorway to let me through and not wanting to smell like carrion anymore I walked right in. The water felt great on my scales and I could feel precious enjoying it too. Turning around I could see Phillip looking bewildered as i was laying body deep in the warm water. That when it dawned on me that he must have expected me to take off my armor. I must have looked bazaar bathing in full armor. Regardless, I felt cleaner now and not wanting to linger any longer i got out but the problem now was that I was now dripping wet. Thankfully Precious was already a step ahead of me as it asked, "Would you mind drying us off with your magic?"

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Phillip shook out his stupor and began the take out his wand and channel the water off my body into a ball right in front of me. Magic was very interesting. I can't wait to learn how to perform them as well. Maybe I should ask that white mage if I could take some lessons from them while I am here. Feeling nice and dry, I waited for Phillip to show me my next destination. After he puts his wand back into his robe somewhere he gestures for me to follow him which leads towards the northern part of this so-called mage tower. We came into what looked like a dining room with a long table with a bunch of chairs and an assortment of fruits on it in baskets. It was obvious I wasn't going to be served at it but suspiciously Philip had other ideas as he pulled out a chair for me to sit at. This guy must be joking right not only am I barely three feet tall but sitting down is impossible giving my not so dexterous tail. But who knows maybe this is a magical chair. So I decided to humor him and walked next to it and jumped on it. I found out if i stand up and use the table itself to hold me i can somewhat see how it may work. The only problem is how am I going to eat like this.

Walking out from the kitchen area in the back came the only female of the mage group who was wearing a green robe. She was carrying a tray with alot of cooked meat on it. As soon as she saw me she started to laugh, almost dropping everything. Having enough of this embarrassment I got down to the floor on all fours. Looking at Phillip he looked like he was trying his best to hold back his laughter as well. I had a feeling of the greatest of urges to bite something of his off but refrained myself as you don't bite the hand that feeds you rule. After the green mage stopped laughing she gently set the tray of food down in front of me. Taking all my embarrassment and frustration i devoured the food like there was no tomorrow.