Pride schmide. He just didn't want to be in debt to anyone for that much. That was how dragons worked and Julius hated the power that owing someone gave them. Especially when he had no certain idea when or how he'd be able to work it off.

And, okay maybe a little pride. They'd just met, after all.

"That sounds good," he said. "Maybe I'll do some poking around tomorrow to see what I can find."

Since his clothes were already starting to feel a bit gross, what with originally putting them on yesterday.

He gave Jules a small smile. "Thanks," he said. "Seriously. This has been so helpful."