"Very few these days, but yes, there are," Again, he couldn't imagine any of them allowing themselves to be ridden. Now a vishap... no, despite being smaller and weaker than dragons, Neuvillette very much doubted any vishap would cooperate with a human.

"A predominantly human body. But your guess would be as good as my own as to how or why I was reborn as I am. It's a question I ask myself often," He muses.

It doesn't escape his notice the way she'd immediately averted her gaze. Was it reverence? Whatever the reason, it's unnecessary, "If you no longer wish to participate, I understand."