Kyle hesitated for a moment, then decided it was time to reveal his ace. "Well, my mission was to assist in containing a beast tide that came on a village. While I was there, I came across something… special."
"Special?" Riya asked, raising an eyebrow. Kyle reached into his system space and summoned Void. The small dragon appeared on his shoulder, making the group's eyes turn towards him in unison.
"This is Void, my partner" Kyle said, smirking at their reactions. "Found him in the forest. He was in a pretty bad shape, so I decided to take care of him."
"Partner? I prefer the term superior," Void said, drawing gasps and wide eyes from the group.
"He talks?" Zack asked in surprise.
"Of course I talk," Void said with a flick of his tail. "I also fight, think, and, unlike some of you, excel."
"A draconic reptile?" Riya gasped, leaning closer to get a better look. "You found such a creature during your mission?!"
