"Left behind by Osythius?"
The tone of the female Metallic Dragon, Yilan, carried a hint of melancholy.
It's no secret that Osythius from their clan went off enthusiastically to his death (or rebirth), with most of the Metallic Dragons pounding their chests and cursing, deeply regretting not catching up, while other dragons secretly celebrated having one less menace.
The thought processes of dragons are incomprehensible to other Intelligent Species.