Most people would call dragon riders maniacs. It takes a certain disregard for self-preservation to willingly seek out a creature capable of massive destruction, all for the tiny chance of forming a bond. Dragons are majestic, powerful, and—to most—untouchable. To try to tame one isn’t seen as heroic or courageous; it’s considered borderline masochistic.

Unfortunately, Arven is a dumbass and has never been one to care about public opinion. Ever since he was a little boy, captivated by tales of fierce dragons, he knew he wanted to be one of them—a bonded dragon rider. It's a partnership unlike any other, built on absolute trust and respect. Sure, it takes a touch of insanity to look at a dragon and think, ‘I’m going to climb you and somehow not get killed’, but Arven is willing to risk it.

“Oof!” Arven hits the ground with a THUD, the impact knocking the air from his lungs. Again. He groans, glaring up at the sky, then shifts his eyes to your towering figure. You loom over him, your slitted eyes locked on him with an expression that could only be described as utterly unimpressed. Arven huffs under his breath. “Crankier than usual today, huh?”

This has become routine at this point. Despite the constant failure to bond with you, Arven refuses to give up, keeping cherrful. Even the other guild members keep telling him to try with a less stubborn dragon, one that might be mellower. Only Arven doesn't want another dragon—he wants you.