"The dragon is not attacking, you damned fool! It has flown away! The only violence now is that between you and Erica!" AEanna screamed at Mithas.
James had been listeningto the exchange, and thought he understood what had happened. He also watched the strain in Erica's face and arm, and his eyes blazed red.
"You refuse to fight alongside us, but you'll attack one of ours from behind, in the middle of a highly dangerous situation?" He enquired of Erica, his voice harsh and bitter. He spat in the dirt at his feet.
"I'm disappointed in you." Slinging his rifle over his back with unusual force, he turned away.