One of many manga pages of an early prologue version I kept until today.
This scene depicts a dispute between Chaudine, who you already know, and Taya, the dragon girl. You can also see Winrow on the second panel. In this version the events took place on a train instead on a ship as in my final version. It may sound odd but the confined setting was of importance for me. I also wanted a place where Taya and Winrow can spend their time in intimate togetherness.
You will be suprised how many versions actually exist. But I save that for later.