~Carnelian~

(Mid-training in the Jade Mountain practice caves—wings half-spread for balance, claws extended, fire glowing hot in her throat as she faces off against a training dummy (or an unfortunate clawmate). Her scales flush darker red with exertion and battle-focus, tail lashing behind her, every muscle tensed for combat. Behind her, a blast mark on the cave wall shows where her fire breath hit. She's not playing—she's preparing for a war she'll never get to fight)