Ignitus 14: Typical _old_

"Done already?" Ignitus asked as Spyro and Volteer returned from the training room.

"Oh, of course not, Ignitus! Spyro still has much to learn about his electricity breath, so we are far from done! However, I deemed it best to adjourn for the day, as Spyro had grown noticeably weary." Volteer stated in his usual cheerful but swift manner.

"I don't think I'm the only one who's tired." Spyro said, chuckling.

Ignitus smiled at Spyro's awareness. "You're right, young dragon. I'm sure Volteer is as well."

Volteer's weariness had been apparent to Ignitus from the moment he had arrived at the temple with Spyro, and he didn't find it surprising; after all, Volteer had been in captivity for so long, then had flown all the way back to the temple right after being rescued, and to top it all off, he almost immediately began to train Spyro upon returning to the temple. Who wouldn't be tired after all that?
Ignitus would have tried to convince Volteer to rest first before training, but he decided not to, because he knew such an attempt wouldn't succeed; Volteer would have simply stubbornly refused no matter what Ignitus said, denying that he needed any rest. But it was also interesting to note that although Volteer was quick to ignore his own need of rest in order to teach Spyro sooner, he proceeded to halt training at the first sign of tiredness from Spyro. Such altruism was commendable, but at the same time, it didn't surprise Ignitus in the least - it was all actually very typical of Volteer. And it not only made Volteer an individual worthy of respect, but it made him a good friend as well.

"Isn't that right, Volteer?" Ignitus said, already suspecting how Volteer would respond.

"Me? Not at all, Ignitus!"

Typical indeed.