[For his part, black is just an incredibly rare coloring back home with noble connotations. But it does stand out pretty well during the daytime.]

Mm. Come on, perhaps Shima's cornered yours under a stall or something similarly helpful.

[He doesn't sound too worried, at least. He doubts his dragon would be tangling with less friendly creatures after her injury near when she first hatched, and he can only imagine that she's just being playful right now so the little black dragon shouldn't be in any actual danger.

And at least Saralegui's been here long enough to know how to cut through the crowd. Of course, his demeanor probably helps -- he's got that sort of regal bearing that people tend to make way for.]

I found that just letting Shima try hunting for herself helped to tire her out.

[The advice is tossed over his shoulder as they move, almost as an afterthought.]