[Well, that certainly did make sense. And the more Deryn listened to Temeraire's description, the more impressed she becomes.]

Barking spiders, that's bloody impressive! And you're right, from the sound of things I doubt airships or gliders would be very useful in your world, not when there are dragons that can do a much better job! You must be very strong too! To be able to carry that many men.

Though, I wouldn't mind seeing you in your original form, I must say BREW must have it's reasons for doing this. Besides, I wouldn't be able to have tea with you like this otherwise!