Meanwhile, pointy eared Alec (though his hair was good at covering the ears) came from a world where magic was everyday. You mocked people for other things. Like ears. Seeing Jordan's wide eyes and Trey's interest in him, Alec came over, eyebrows raised a little.

"You all right? He's not going to hurt you. If anything he'll want scratches," Alec said, figuring that seeing a mini-dragon was what was scaring the guy.