"The wailing all night is quite literally tiresome," the queen yawned, indicating for the curtains to be closed with an irritated wave. The dragon's sobbing could still be heard for miles.
"It'll ruin the whole ritual," the queen snapped.
"She's just sad over losing her egg," reminded the prince.
"Losing-- Her son hasn't been an egg for a century! And he's just getting married!"
"Most people cry at weddings!"
"She's also a week early!"