Era near staggered when Penny asked her name. She knew she should be more careful, that there were hunters and bad things about. But Penny sounded so genuine in her concern. Oh, she hated this so much. It would be much simpler if she could just explain. Era was certain Penny would never do anything to harm her.
She couldn't just give Penny her name. That would be against the rules. "Please? I know, it's not fair. And I know I'm being vague. But I promised I wouldn't tell. All I wanted was to talk to you again and maybe find out where I could get a book - well, and herbs. Those too. But I shouldn't have done that either. I should have just left you be."
The nervous little dragon-girl was quickly worrying herself into knots. Her stomach twisted and felt unsettled. It was all so distressing. Why did the older dragon have to go and make things so complicated?