I believe that is rather dependent upon individual nations. [He wishes suddenly for Laurence who could be so much better at explaining these sorts of things to dragons, possibly because he does not have a lifetime in the corps to bias his thinking. Whereas Granby was raised with a thorough understanding and respect for dragons, but also with a firm understanding of their place when compared to men. Just being captain of Iskierka helps somewhat, but there are still things that would seem unthinkable to a feral dragon and Granby knows it.]

In China they appear to be an every day part of society with shops and schools and such. In America they are heavily involved with trade... But in Russia I have heard they can be treated quite harshly. [To put it lightly and Granby looks slightly ill at ease as he continues.] Most Europeans who are not aviators still live in fear of dragons.