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the cavern. "You are idealistic, aren't you? Do you think everyone will believe you or, if believing, want to change? They'd rather cower in their hidey-holes for a month hoping I won't find them."
    Pavel thought of Yuri and knew the dragon was right; some people would never change. "I suppose that's true. So. . . an apple a day keeps the dragon away?"
    The dragon chortled, and wisps of smoke curled out of its nostrils. "Indeed, human, indeed. I hope you consider taking me up on the offer. I would like to continue our conversation, but then again, I like eating immensely too, so I am sure I will enjoy our next meeting either way. And rest assured that we will meet again."
    Pavel smiled faintly. "Indeed, dragon, indeed."
     
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