The three of them sat there together having pixie brew in the vast court-yard for the next hour and a half. Then Ludwig came flying from around the left side of the castle. He swiftly landed a couple feet away.

"Soranto is out front miss." He explained to her. 

"Good," She said and then got up, darting through the castle to get to the dragon. Once she reached the front door and opened it, she ran straight for him.He looked to her then stretched a moment, and waited for her to reach him.

"The gargoyle said you wished a favor?" 

"Yes, I do." 

"Please tell me it's not a fairy kingdom run," He protested.

"No, I don't think so," She said.

"Huh? I'm confused." He said.

"The warlock Daniel is here visiting." 

"Poor soul," Soranto commented.

"He adores dragons." She hinted.

"Let me guess, you want me to fly him around for a while." He said.

"Yes." She said.

"If it will bring him a few minutes of happiness after a deep loss, sure." He responded.

"You will?" She said, not expecting him to agree without an argument.

"Yes. Remember when Zeta died, I said anything I can do for him." 

"You're a dear friend you know that?' She said.

"Stop kissing my tail and go get the warlock." 

Nodding she quickly headed back inside the castle and to the back door.

"Daniel, come on. Soranto is waiting for you.' 

He nodded and quickly followed her, ecstatic to go on a dragon ride, especially with Soranto. He always liked the creature. The empress walked him out, then waved goodbye as Soranto leaped up and flapped his wings in the air; taking off with the warlock.