Not owners. Laurence does not own me any more than I own him.
[He's very adamant about this, and were he still a dragon he would have lashed his tail for emphasis. And after knowing Temeraire for this long, Misaki has probably heard aaallll about how Laurence is brave and kind and wonderful and the very best of men.]
A captain is much like a partner and a very dear friend. And they are in charge of giving commands to our crews, and going into the cities to talk with people because dragons cannot.
[He tilts his head, suddenly remembering how this conversation started and considering something.] Misaki, what sort of gift would you like for your birthday? I have heard that people give gifts.
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[He's very adamant about this, and were he still a dragon he would have lashed his tail for emphasis. And after knowing Temeraire for this long, Misaki has probably heard aaallll about how Laurence is brave and kind and wonderful and the very best of men.]
A captain is much like a partner and a very dear friend. And they are in charge of giving commands to our crews, and going into the cities to talk with people because dragons cannot.
[He tilts his head, suddenly remembering how this conversation started and considering something.] Misaki, what sort of gift would you like for your birthday? I have heard that people give gifts.