All in all, it wasn't especially long before Hermes returned flying faster alone than he did while carrying people. And in a welcome sight, he wasn't returning alone, as a relatively small dragon was following close behind him. "Thank you for your patience," he said as they both came in for a landing. "I know it can't be easy at present. But I can take another four, and this fellow can take six." The dragon nodded. "With his assistance, the process should go considerably faster."