The Spire.

[Frisk E. Coyote]

"Hmn. I'll just say that we're bridging the gap between other races aside from humans, improving our interspecies relations." Nera sighed nonchalantly. "I knew your father, He was a childhood friend. I couldn't bear the thought of his kids missing a chance like this, all the dragons all over the world try to make it here, but only a few actually get here." She explained. "Mostly because they couldn't be bothered, have something else to do, or don't want to be burdened. Some just fear the responsibility they would inherit if they should receive the Mark."

(Beach)

Lacia put her paws together and purred excitedly. "Oh yes Dot! Swimming! Its not every day I get to wade in some salt water!"

"There was that swimming pool filled with oyster sauce that you fell in, wasn't that salty enough?" Nero asked her playfully, stripping his leather vest off his wings.

"Don't remind me!" The leopard squealed. "That was a mean practical joke, Boner!"

"Oi, don't call me Boner. I never agreed to that nickname!"

"Nero Savagebone. Boner!" She stuck her tongue out. "Ooh! Skinny dipping!" She cheered, and stripped out of her oriental robes. Before long, she was completely naked, but her soft, thick fur covered all her naughty bits completely. "Phew- gosh I hate this fur sometimes! I was made for the snow!" She laughed, and waded into the sea.