The Lead Crown: Ch 8.3a, Rude Awakenings
kesst nodded, kneeling down beside the bars. "right. any of the other exits might be under watch by the order of blades." the princess was immediately taken aback. "the order?
The Lead Crown, Chapter 10.1: Mechanations
kesst was a dragon. he was no longer hunted; kesst was now, at long last the hunter.
The Lead Crown: Ch 2a, League of Leaves (Pt 4)
kesst spoke, with an almost endearing sense of awe in his voice.
The Lead Crown: Ch 9.3a, Accountability
Unsolicited aid from kesst? it was yet another surprise for theo-- a pleasant one.
The Lead Crown, Ch 6.6 Noriene
Lilian, her handmaiden came out next; noriene's breath froze in her chest when she saw kesst emerge after her.
The Lead Crown: Ch 4a, It's Pronounced Cameo (Pt 5)
"kesst isn't cargo." the human's expression went immediately to dour, "that's not what i meant. it's an old sailor saying.
The Lead Crown: Ch 8.1a, Rude Awakenings
He also didn't understand why they had met with such a dedicated resistance (dedicated until kesst showed, anyway.)
The Lead Crown: Ch 2a, League of Leaves (Pt 1)
kesst, was his name... and he smelled... different. it was not an offensive scent, nor was it the kind of wrongness one could smell on a soured wound.
The Lead Crown: Ch 7a, Un-Escaping (Pt 3)
Theo nodded, holding his free paw out toward kesst, "she's right, kesst... we can't expect her to play hostess all night." princess noriene nodded her head slightly to him. "indeed... please do not consider it a lack of manners.
The Lead Crown: Ch 4a, It's Pronounced Cameo (Pt 2)
More importantly, why was he so eager to think of kesst as an 'it'? that final question steeled his resolve, "i'm here til we can figure out a way to help kesst, professor... you're stuck with me." the bear smiled, "well alright then.
The Lead Crown, Chapter 10.3: Mechanations
The trip became a little more bearable when she encountered kesst. the red dragon seemed welcoming and polite, but distant in responses to her questions.
Tobias's Tale: 2nd draft
kesst nodded and glanced to the door. "we got most everyone out, in case you were wondering. and we're at a hotel called 'the homestead' the others are looking for a real doctor to come and fix you up. sound good?"