As brave as he was, Pip quickly learned that he much preferred the peaceful approach.

After attempting to fight the dragon much larger than him, it occurred to him he had not grown enough yet to be able to handle such a large enemy. Breathing fast, Pip lowered his sword and waved his hand instead, signalling to the large creature.

The dragon lowered its gigantic head until its face was only centimetres away. Pip tried his best to explain the situation to the particularly angry looking dragon, and after a long while of talking, they came to an agreement.

Nodding one last time at each other, Pip had agreed not to come back and fight the dragon in future once he grew strong, on the condition that the dragon would supply Pip with a baby tooth that he could carry with him, to look tough when he faced his next enemy.