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Hmm... sounds to me like there may be a bunch of Georges in the audience.
The dragons of PERN made for what I feel may be the best example of a successful
bridging of Fantasy and Science Fiction - ever.
I admit that it can be over done, as for instance there being altogether too many
sequels to "The Dragon and The George". I do think, though that the dragon must be
something more than a flying mount for the hero of the story. Dragons do imply a
measure of magic and an ancient wisdom. So I have no objection to them being a
pivotal character and their speaking. (A slightly British accent may be a requirement,
as well.) The part that dragons played in the "Halfblood Chronicles" might be a good
example, of a way to integrate dragonkind and humankind. (Don't let the title fool you)
Luck;
Ken
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