"I see." She never had to kowtow for her student's sake, but it wasn't as if she hadn't taken preemptive measures without his knowledge. Whether or not Billie ought to be told about what Daud was doing, Shura would leave that matter between them. Shura purses her lips, keeping an eye on the dragon.

It's amazing that anything could grow up to be sweet tempered under Shura's care. But the dragonet just happens to be good natured, and Shura's given her a safe place to be sweet in. Mostly sweet. Daud taking her present and telling her thanks is totally giving her permission to start trying to climb up his leg.