[He lets Annabeth take the lead, following after her. The last time he'd seen Hierus, the dragon had seemed smaller with sickness bearing down on him. Now, healthy and strong, his appearance strikes the same chord of awe as the mountain view.
As Annabeth climbs onto the dragon's back, Wilhelm spots from the ground in case she starts to slip. But of course, she mounts the creature with easy grace. He soon joins her, suddenly grateful for all those years of riding lessons. His thighs and calves are gripping the dragon's sides for dear life.]
I'm warning you right now that when he starts moving, I'm holding onto you.
[Sorry, that's the price you pay for riding shotgun.]
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As Annabeth climbs onto the dragon's back, Wilhelm spots from the ground in case she starts to slip. But of course, she mounts the creature with easy grace. He soon joins her, suddenly grateful for all those years of riding lessons. His thighs and calves are gripping the dragon's sides for dear life.]
I'm warning you right now that when he starts moving, I'm holding onto you.
[Sorry, that's the price you pay for riding shotgun.]