I know I’m not the prettiest dragon pup, and I doubt I’ll be the prettiest adult dragon. But Suzy seems not to mind, and perhaps that’s all that matters.

When I hatched from my particularly lumpy egg for her, I was immediately hers, her baby, her lifelong companion. Others may grimace at my chunky head and crooked smile, but Suzy says they’re utterly charming. And do you know who I’m going to believe? Yep, I choose to believe Suzy.

It IS a choice. Yes, I AM a big lumpy dragon pup with fat bits and sticky out teeth. What’re you gonna do about it? Nothing. You can’t do diddly-squat but throw sour words.

I’m always gonna be Suzy’s little princess, no matter how big and ugly I get.