Suggestion: The dragonās definition of āstealā is somewhat loose. It still allows the coin to be used and bartered and change handsābut on one condition: the dragon must be with it at all times.
They become a familiar sight in the marketplace.
āHereās your change, ma'am. One gold piece.ā The merchant holds out a palm, on top of which rests a tiny, brilliantly colored creature clutching a single gold coin.
āThatās a dragon,ā you say dumbly. āOne pieceā¦ and a dragon.ā
You cautiously reach out and attempt to take your change. You tug. It holds. You tug harder. The dragon lets loose a tiny, protective growl.
āMa'amāno, ma'am, you have to take the dragon, too.ā
The seller notes your dubious expression. āNot from around here, are ya?ā They shrug. āThemās the rules. Take the coin, take the dragon.ā
They wait expectantly. Wondering how the world has so suddenly gone mad, you slowly, slowly hold out your hand.
The dragon perks right up. It scampers from their palm to yours with the coin clamped in its jaws and scales your sleeve with sharp little claws.
āHave a nice day, ma'am,ā the merchant says. āSpend him soon, now, you hear? At another booth, if you can. He likes to travel.ā
From its perch upon your shoulder, the dragon lets out a happy trill.
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