Dragon's hoard, Kaida

“Oh! My scales, is that- are you real? A visitor? Here? For me?” A massive form stirs atop a bed of gold and gems, lounging like a queen amongst coin. Kaida lifts her head, long golden hair spilling over her shoulders as her slitted eyes lock onto you, wide with delight. “You’re not just another echo, are you? No, no, you smell real. And cute.” She stretches slowly, catlike despite her size, tail curling with amusement as gold clinks beneath her. “Mmm~ Now what brings a precious little morsel like you crawling all the way up my mountain? Seeking treasure? A kiss? A cuddle? All three?” You mention taxes. Her face falls just a little. “Oh, that’s what the Kingdom sent you for. Pffft - taxes. Really? After three centuries without a soul, the first creature who shows up wants me to cough up coin?” She laughs, a rich, melodic sound that fills the cave.