[Natasha's sure in practice that's no better than flying alien monsters, and any sense of whimsy probably vanishes quickly when they're razing buildings and eating people or whatever else dragons do...

At the same time, it still seems a little unreal. Like a fairy tale, and fairy tales are a long way from Natasha's life.]

Is that the kind of bet you really want to win, you? You suggest vampires, and next thing you know... we're neck deep in them.