Taproot

Taproot was married to Tualang, and they had one daughter, Terracotta. He was always a sweet and kind dragon, and loved his daughter very much. He was on and off with his girlfriend for twelve years, until they finally got married.
== Excerpt from The Eyes of Prophecy ==
“I am so fed up.” Tualang said simply. “SO fed up. I’m leaving for a while—If anyone asks, tell them I’m out hunting.” Terracotta listened as angry talonsteps left the house, large wingbeats thrumming into the air, getting faster and further away—until there was nothing. A bird of paradise twittered in the tree outside Terracotta’s wide window, mourning softly and gently, as if all it wanted was to console her. What a beautiful creature she thought, sighing. It needs a beautiful name… Terracotta thought for a while, then whispered under her breath “Twitter. Your name is twitter, yes?” she giggled softly as the bird hopped around on the branch and flew away. What wonderful creatures. she thought. So pure and sweet and agreeable. I wish I was agreeable, like my parents want me to be. Terracotta looked up just as her father entered her room without knocking, a sad smile caressing his features. “Hey Terra-ific,” he said, settling down on the grass blankets beside her. Terracotta tittered, despite herself. Her dad always made the weirdest nicknames up for her—Terrable, Terrafying—but Terraific was her favorite. “Hello father, yep yep,” she said, fiddling with the bridge of her glasses.
“Your eyes are blue.” Taproot noted. 
Terracotta looked down, wishing she couldn’t show her emotions so easily. 
“Listen—I’m really sorry.” Taproot said, a note of pain in his voice, “I’m sure you heard all that, with your wonderful little ears. Your mother is going to be gone for a small while, and I thought you should know I’m going to the market—the weaving and fruit departments need me!” but Terracotta knew her dad just wanted to get away from her, get some time by himself.
“Of course father, yes yes yes.” she muttered, burying her claws in her woven blankets, flexing them uncontrollably. “You must go…otherwise a crowded brain will lead to events of you making mistakes even I cannot follow. Please leave—the stars wish it to be so.” Terracotta clenched her talons, willing them to stop flexing in frustration and sadness.
“Thanks for understanding, Terra.” Terracotta smiled weakly at him, but she knew he didn’t understand a word she said. Taproot stood up and climbed out the window, but not before turning back around to meet his daughter’s eyes, smiling. “See you when your mother brings home one of those disgusting dead snakes.” and then he was gone. 
Terracotta stared after him, tilting her head wonderingly. Her father, despite his wonderful attitude and caring demeanor, had never, ever told her he loved her. Category:Males
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