The brisk sea breeze rolled in off the lagoon, clashing with the warmth of the sun overhead. It created a mild temperature, neither too warm nor too chill for the procession going down the beach.
Slithering at the front was the dragon Candy, all gleaming rainbow scales, shiny spots, and bright wrappers on his crest and at the base of his wings. Following just behind was a cormorant, hopping a step or two at a time. When he stopped, his beady eyes glittered and head cocked to the side. ...
