The dragon form ability had not left his baseline physique untouched, the muscle density and frame carrying the permanent modifications of an ability that had been active and developing for long enough to change the underlying structure. His hair was long and green, which was unusual in a way that registered immediately, and his expression, settling from the disrupted comfort of a moment ago, carried the elevated self-regard of someone whose recent experience had confirmed their view of themselves at regular intervals.
Behind him in the domain interior, three women, visible in various states of having been engaged in something when the gate opened.
Adam looked at Neil with the particular quality of assessment that began with physical comparison and did not find what it was looking for and arrived at a conclusion that was missing significant information.
Neil opened his mouth.
"Neil Yates."
