So...

A full year it's been. A year full of stress, misery, depression, and yes, even pain. Quite a bit of pain.

This dragon's never gonna be the same. I'll always have these scars; the surgical marks on my knee, on my throat, over my face and head...

But I shall be strong.

By these grey-blue scales of mine, I shall persevere. With the help of my mates, by the glow of my emerald eyes, by my talons, I shall not give up.

I am remembering more now. Magic runs deep in my blood, I can taste it's power again.

There is still strength in these bones, strength to back up my words. Beware, those who would scoff at my commonplace appearance by human standards. I am here to stay.

And I will right the wrongs.