Oh. Yeah, well, he supposed he could understand it when Alister put it like that. Some of his worst memories were of either dragons or dragon-like creatures. Sprinkle those or a Malboro liberally on any situation and it would definitely get worse.

"Most dragons I know of don't tolerate areas that get too cold, though, not unless they're hibernating. Giant lizards and all that, cold blooded. Well, except for Ruby ones. I imagine their fire magics keep them really warm... And now I could serious go for a Ruby Dragon shish-kabob lightly seasoned with hot peppers and salt."

Okay, maybe the idea of food was getting to him. Surely nothing the inn had here would equate to that sort of food, but as it could be hard to bring a ruby down it's not like he'd had that sort of meal more than twice. Once to celebrate a promotion after the war, but that was another matter altogether.

"Being in worse doesn't mean you have to stay in not as bad."