"Creatures huh? Not just things that typically have scales?"

Because it's an interesting choice of words in his opinion, which makes it somewhat reassuring that it's not just monsters that look specifically like his own kind. At least satisfied that the other doesn't seem likely to attack him anymore, Spyro finally relaxes, sitting back onto his haunches.

Dust will have to forgive his remaining wariness in his mood despite the apology. As many friendly folks there are, someone assured him it was supposed to be SAFE within the academy's walls.