In another section of the workshop, which suddenly felt much larger than before and yet so claustrophobic at the same time, Seth was still being held captive by Julius, leaving him completely unaware of Titus' secret little gifts and what they were planning together.
Although, if it was any consolation to Seth, he was not the only one being hounded and pressured. He was currently crouched on the ground, examining Julius' latest piece of work, while the artisan in question was being practically groped and harassed by the dragon, which was still hanging around like a lost puppy.
She lifted Julius' arms, examining them closely. Occasionally poking his body as she walked around him, taking him in less like a person and more like some science experiment. Which, okay technically that's what he was to begin with. But he had evolved to be more than that, so really she should treat him with respect.
