"This argument is pointless." Hybros shook his head. No matter what good humans or any other surface race seemed to do, it always came down to which one was better. "If you are all done squabbling, we have business to attend to." He turned to the magnificent dragon, and bowed on his knees (although it probably couldn't tell). "Mighty Smaragdea, please hear us out. We only seek information, and if you will let us, we will be on our way. We are seeking a boy named Shaun, who has disappeared. If you can help us, we would be most grateful." With that, he tossed fifty gold on the floor, letting the coins fall loudly.