[ He still doesn't have a whole lot of faith in Rufus' abilities, but he's said his piece. Either Rufus surprises him, in which case Alec might be inclined to eat his words (but probably not), or he doesn't, and Alec will have a big, fat "I told you so" waiting in the wings.
They wind their way into what can only be the drakes' lair, and Alec makes sure to give Rufus a generous lead. He's not fighting on this one. Five drakes in all by his quick count, which is better odds than he expected, but he's still hanging back by their point of entry. Have fun, Rufus! ]
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[ He still doesn't have a whole lot of faith in Rufus' abilities, but he's said his piece. Either Rufus surprises him, in which case Alec might be inclined to eat his words (but probably not), or he doesn't, and Alec will have a big, fat "I told you so" waiting in the wings.
They wind their way into what can only be the drakes' lair, and Alec makes sure to give Rufus a generous lead. He's not fighting on this one. Five drakes in all by his quick count, which is better odds than he expected, but he's still hanging back by their point of entry. Have fun, Rufus! ]