Kai took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. "Sir, I didn't mean to," he began, but the colonel waved a hand to silence him.
"You have dragon powers," the colonel stated, his voice still calm yet now carrying a hint of accusation. "The first and only one in Prime Earth. Do you understand the implications of this, Kai?"
Kai swallowed hard, his fists slowly returning to normal. "Yes, sir," he replied, his voice trembling slightly. "But I swear, it was an accident."
The colonel's gaze bore into him as if he could see straight through to the dragon's heart beating in Kai's chest. "Accidents have consequences, Kai," he said gravely. "And so does power."
Kai nodded, his mind racing. What would happen now? Would he be expelled? Imprisoned? Or was there something else?
The colonel leaned back in his chair, his eyes never leaving Kai's. "Your talents are... exceptional," he mused. "But they are also dangerous."
