[O, Ardent Introduction] Takes Strength to Laugh When you Start to Drown

"They have nothing but words."  Renlys rumbled to his fellow Pittians, not even caring to keep his focus trained on the newcomer.  They had proven themselves.... less than interesting... to the copper drake.  A new Pitt.  Thoughtless, unchallenging words from an outsider.  There was no plan given, no idea to mull over.  It bored him dreadfully and in his younger years, he would half a mind to flay the beast and leave its remains as a gift to a proper ruler.

"I propose a duel.  We are unprepared for a full tourney but there is no reason the usurper cannot prove his might against any of us."  The reptile spared a glance at the much smaller dragon among them and gave them an affectionate purr.  "Well, except perhaps you, Beezlebub.  You are... very tiny."