[ The dragon picks up on the trace of discomfort and straightens, folding his hands in his lap and maintaining his calmness amid the anticipated tension, the only detectable acknowledgement being his move to minimize the space he occupies. ]

Anything that helps me understand our situation a little better. Topics such as history, mythology, magic, the Cwyld... Just about anything can be useful to this end, but some more than others.

[ Self-help scrolls on how to de-clutter your living space? Not that helpful. Spider porn? Just an annoying distraction. ]

And the moss... It seems like the moss is the only thing keeping these people safe from what's plaguing the surface. It's no wonder they gladly sacrifice their elders to sustain it.