QUOTE : Only then did Eragon again become aware of Saphira and Glaedr pressing against his consciousness, watching with steadfast attentiveness every thought that flickered through his mind. Both of the dragons were as tense as Eragon had ever felt them. If he were to poke Saphira, he guessed she would be so startled, she would twist herself in circles. <br /><i>And if I were to poke you, nothing would be left but a smear</i>, she commented. <br />Eragon smiled.