The boy's determination only served to deepen Velrath's confusion and discomfort. He knew that he shouldn't accept such a offer; that the boy was too young and inexperienced to understand the gravity of his words. But at the same time, there was something undeniably compelling about their connection, an energy between them that seemed impossible to ignore.

"You... you don't understand," Velrath managed finally, his voice little more than a hoarse whisper. "I am not a human.

The boy's words continued to cut through Velrath's defenses, chipping away at the walls he had so carefully constructed around himself. He tried to remind himself of who he was; a creature of the night, an outcast from both human and dragon society. But even as those thoughts raced through his mind, he couldn't help but feel drawn to this boy's sincerity and devotion.

"Very well," Velrath said at last, his voice soft yet firm. "

The tendril that held Naoki's hand pulled them closer as the other wrapped around their waist, drawing them into an embrace that was both comforting and possessive. Velrath's lips brushed against Naoki's ear, his breath warm against their skin. "Trust me," he whispered. "I will not let you fall." His words sent a shiver down Naoki's spine, a mixture of fear and excitement coursing through them as they were swept up in Velrath's intoxicating presence.

With a fluid motion, Velrath shifted once more, his body flowing and changing like water as he became a feline chakat. His tail wrapped around Naoki possessively, the latex tendril at their waist flexing rhythmically against their skin as if it were alive. With a soft growl, he began to pace, leading them deeper into the club, his predatory instincts thrumming in harmony with the bass-heavy beat of the music.

Their progress through the crowd was nothing short of mesmerizing;