"I guess it makes sense in case someone like me gets bright ideas, but jeez. That's an incredibly stupid system. Ya dragons should at least be able ta like... vote on it or something. Damn."

He sighs and then looks up.

"So, uh. What're ya gonna do 'bout my granddaughter? Is that somethin' I should, uh. Get involved with? I kinda dun want a weird sea serpent grandkid runnin' 'round."