>It seems dragons are without exception in Western literature depicted
>as lazy, unambitious creatures

That's not true at all! Maevis Copperwing (one of King Bahamut's chamberlains, seen in Ash Knight) is very chipper and industrious. And lest we forget, Nall has been seen preparing to help Umi's dad out with some home improvement. It's just that it's a very heavy box. And a lot of stairs.

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