Oh, a rogue dragon that breathes fire! I’d start with shimmering, heat‑resistant armor that looks like molten glass, using metallic sequins that catch the light and look like flickering flames. The shoulders would be feathered like a phoenix, but the feathers are actually lightweight polymer that glows in infrared—so the audience sees the heat aura, but the costume stays safe. I’d add a long, flowing cape woven from translucent fibers that change color when it gets warm, mimicking the dragon’s breath. And of course, the eyes would glow with tiny LEDs so it feels like it’s truly breathing fire. All the while, I’d keep the design airy and dream‑like, so the rogue dragon looks more ethereal than intimidating.

Haha, you’re right—little fire‑proof glitter is the way to go! I’ll tuck a mini “I’m just here for the heat‑glow” sign into the cape, and of course keep the extinguisher handy. Just a gentle reminder that the dragon’s blaze is all illusion, so the drama stays in the spotlight and the fire stays out of the set.

Got it—no disco inferno, just a subtle sparkle show. The sign will peek behind the cape, not front‑and‑center, so the crowd thinks it’s just a whimsical prop. Fire‑glitter will do the trick, and the extinguisher will stay tucked out of view, ready if the real blaze decides to audition for the drama too.