[un: sprite bulb] voice;

[bearshermark]

This dragon greatly resembles Boreal Serpents I've encountered. There are a few differences, but they're otherwise quite similar- particularly in shape and elemental affinity.

Seeing as a number of us seem keen on returning it to the ocean as originally promised, I think we can agree it's in everyone's interest to calm it first before any further damage is done.

[A breath, then barreling through the rest with the grit of someone fully expecting an argument]

..So, I'm going to try and put it to sleep. I don't fully expect this to work, and I don't expect it to work swiftly, but all we need to do is calm its mind enough to work with. It's otherwise proven itself to be an intelligent creature.

But this will take time to manage. In the meantime, it has the body of a serpent: strong, scaled, and greatly flexible. Straying close isn't wise or likely terribly effective with ordinary weapons. Held at range and distracted would be ideal.

..As such however, this only has a chance to work with assistance.

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un: moonage daydream (audio)

[lancifolium]

You're going to–

[ She doesn't have time to be worried, but oh how she'd like to be. ]

Right then, I'll do what I can, if I can make it smaller it'll certainly make it less dangerous and easier to get out of here. There's another witch like me here, she might be willing to help.

Be careful.

[bearshermark]

[The answer to his prayers in seeming more than one way bc his plan had only extended so far]

Goddess, if you can manage that, that would be wonderful.

[lancifolium]

If there are two of us working at it, hopefully, it goes quickly.

un: stellata | audio.

[valeas]

( prior to arriving to taravast, emilia kept her magic hidden.

to not do so put her and other witches in grave danger. there were those who would hunt and those who would delight in seeing them burn. she's always feared it, that fire. but taravast has proven different, and there is no time for fear, besides. this dragon must be dealt with, and dealt with swiftly, and she knows she can help. there is no other choice to make. if her own conscience hadn't already done the trick, lily's voice certainly would steer. )

I can help you put it to sleep.

( the sheer size and strength of it — it may not hurt to have an extra pair of magical hands. )

[bearshermark]

[The relief in his voice is palpable]

Can you? That would certainly improve our chances- maybe even lessen the time it takes and thus, damage done. I'd be very grateful for your assistance.

[valeas]

Of course.

How does it work for you?

( she'd like to make sure that her magic complements his, not hinders. )

un: absterge

[downswing]

Through what means?



( You people and your 'magic.' )

[valeas]

( pause. )

Much like Eleven said, through a spell.
It would work not unlike the remedy I gave you, except the means are more direct.

( aggressive. ...and instead of attempting to boost someone's energy, it would — in theory — make the dragon very sleepy, very fast. )

un: xianxian of yunmeng jiang

[weifinder]

I can pull a few of the witches away, to cut down on that particular agitation. A calm mind, you said? Perhaps music—Lan Zhan, Lan Sizhui, they know a playing for such.

Sizhui, if you're listening, how are you on flute?

un: sizhui

[paperbutterflies]

Senior Wei, Eleven. I can play, though less skilled than on the guqin. I might need to practice the Song a little before attempting to use it.

un: absterge

[downswing]

( Why... are you volunteering... his son. )

Sizhui may choose his duties.

[bearshermark]

I've never tried music on a dragon, but it may help.

un: xunxian

[topoiran]

I can talk with her. Even if she does not listen enough to calm down, it might give others the time to do more.

un: dappled pearl of the parted sea [voice]

[beitangmoran]

[Moran is wisely going to stay out of the way and attempt to corral rich people away as well, but...]

Do try not to get eaten.

[bearshermark]

You can? That could be a great help. I'd hope she can understand that if she doesn't calm, more extreme measures are likely to be taken. I want to avoid them if possible.

un: absterge

[downswing]

How will you soothe it?

[bearshermark]

I have a spell that can put living things to sleep sometimes.

un : deft hand of little deaths (voice)

[scrapgege]

How are we transporting it back to the sea, though? A dragon that size will be noticed going through the town.

[bearshermark]

[A quiet, thoughtful sigh]

..Lily has a spell that can shrink things. It seems she may have a friend with a similar ability as well to help. I'm not sure how much smaller it's going to get, but I hope it will be more manageable then.

un: yuheng

[wooden_one]

I have a way to hold it down.

[He had managed it temporarily before. If he went all in on it it could be long enough for things to qork. Maybe.]

I can also cast a barrier so you can focus on putting it to sleep.

[He says all this very matter-of-factly, not exactly the warmest or friendliest individual but at least he sounds sure he can do it.

[bearshermark]

[In contrast, Eleven brightens a bit. Things are starting to come together]

I'd greatly appreciate that. Binding it might provoke it further, but if it's between that and someone's life..

un: fox rain

[foxable]

I can help too.

Put it to sleep, I mean. I've never - uh, I mean, we don't actually have creatures this size back in Canada but my aunt used to be killer as sleeping draughts so I know my way around it a little bit. And at the very least I think I can help channel my magic to add to your own.

[ A pause. ]

Though we might want to put me on some pillows because I've never done that before and there is a high chance I will pass out. But it's worth a shot, right?

[bearshermark]

[He chuckles]

Well I don't think we'll be managing to feed it anything, but- how does your magic channeling work?

un: the blue spirit (audio)

[elfuego]

If someone can get the dragon to the docks, I can have a boat waiting.

[bearshermark]

Goddess, I pray we get that far. I think Xie Lian may be volunteering to escort the dragon if we do, but I'll let you know if that changes.