[ Who really wants to dangle from her clawed appendage? Once Miriam is settled, Nimona will take flight with clear ease. This is not her first time as a dragon, and she doesn't pull any stunts - not this time, anyway.

The flight isn't much, since wind will make it a little harder to talk. But it doesn't take much time before Nimona sets them down close to their destination. ]

This thing is supposed to be underground, right? Mules are pretty good at traveling down mountainous paths, so you could keep hitching a ride all the way there if you want.