( see, the thing is. he doesn't know if there was a specific impetus. if there was a dragon once that raided a village that lead to their slaughter, or if it was just... always about human greed.

all he can do is guess. and mako never really gives humanity the benefit of the doubt. )

Because killing a dragon came with a title. Respect. Money. It was a show of power, usually done by those who already had enough of it.

( a shrug. )

Dragons are protected now under the current Fire Lord, at least. And their numbers are starting to recoup.