Fae slipped her talon through the chain, holding her breath as they reappered in the library. She took a few steps away from the other dragons, releasing Venom's talon and shrugging off the other guards around her. She shivered, physical touch not being one of her strengths.
Leif clapped from where he leaned against the doorway, the Royal guard standing in an eager, huddled group behind him.
"Oh, good heavens," a guard whispered as the small crowd behind Leif shifted uncomfortably, looking to their Queen.
Fae met their gaze, giving them a quick look of assurance and warning as she turned back to Venom.
"Well," she smiled gently, "here we are. Welcome to the Summer Palace."