but , as they said , set a thief ... [ 16 ] he said , `` could one dragon sniff out another ? `` cocky words from a cocky girl , '' he called out , crossing his arms . i meant it was the size of a basketball . '' we seem to have no way of blocking it . '' we have a greater purpose , and we are ... protective of one another . '' she could see why he was so confident in succeeding with her . 