[Yes, he is a punkass, thanks for noticing. Rich smiles back with all his teeth. Sorry, but he's a dragon too, so he's not all that scared.]

Okay then. You sounded like you were defending them, but maybe I misheard then. Just saying even if it's normal, it's not like that's a reason to say a gem just popping into existence knowing to serve their master isn't fucking disturbing.

[He raises his hands defensively, but doesn't back down. Thank god they're both tiny, so this isn't nearly as threatening to either of them or any bystanders.]

Well good! Glad you did something to fight back! I'm not knocking you, it sounds like we're both of the same opinion. Okay?