[ Truth, a dragon needed two dads-- it was science. Especially if they were going to grow to epic proportions. But he would not mind coparenting at all, he just did not want to take the shine from Alex though, perhaps it would be good for the dragon to have a grounding influence.

His eyes softened as he saw Alex pick up the glimmering egg, and then he stepped closer and put his hand on Alex's shoulder in a solid show of support. ]

I will do everything I can for you while you sit on the egg to hatch it.

[ Henry said this with the utmost sincerity, but there was that spark of devilment. ] Even if you suddenly desire ice cream and pickles in the middle of the night.

[ There was a sigh from the dragon, likely because humans were so strange. ]