Arsenio was in a 'good-Samaritan' mode that night and on the many days that followed. He stayed with Emyr while recuperating.
He was patient and unflappable. He did not ask Emyr about the dragon.
Even when Emyr showed interest in life again...
Even when Emyr stayed young as the years passed by...
The dragon was never mentioned... Ever.
Arsenio was a simple man. He just lived. He worked to play. He struck gold when he met Emyr, although he did not know it.
Emyr transformed into his dragon self. He gathered his treasures from the secret caves. He bought a hundred-acre property and built the mansion.
Arsenio was not envious of Emyr's wealth. They were business partners who respected each other's privacy. Until Queenie entered the tranquil scene...
"You must be an angel now, my old fr
