Kaelen wiped the sweat from his brow, his breath was heavy from the intense battle. His gaze shifted toward the dragon, which was limping in slow, labored movements. A tree was lodged in its foot, the jagged wood digging into its flesh, causing it to stagger slightly with each step.
Keeping his sword drawn but lowered, Kaelen cautiously approached it, moving from tree to tree, keeping himself hidden as much as possible. He could hear the dragon's labored breaths as its massive body heaving with each exhale. The creature was clearly in pain, with its wings trembling as it tried to maintain balance.
Finally, Kaelen decided to show himself. He stepped out from behind a tree, taking a deep breath as he raised his hand in greeting.
"H... Hi there."
He called out to it with a steady voice despite his racing heart.
