[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: 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. )

[bearshermark]

It's a simple spell. I don't need to be terribly close, but sorting out where to stand will be difficult.

[valeas]

Likewise.

If we both stand at opposite sides of each other in an attempt to flank it, we might have better luck with aim.

( strategy is important, but some luck improves well-thought-out strategies. ... they've not much time to think. )

[bearshermark]

That's a good idea. I'll keep it in mind when we go out there.

[valeas]

I'll meet you there.

[bearshermark]

Yes. Be careful.

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. )

[downswing]

Will the creature suffer?

[valeas]

No. No, the creature should only be met with languor.

[downswing]

Where no harm touches it, I accept.

[valeas]

I've no desire to harm the dragon. It should've never been captured in the first place.

[downswing]

We facilitated.

[valeas]

Did you aid in its initial capture?

[downswing]

I did not obstruct.

later.

[valeas]

( emilia doesn't know that she can disagree with him entirely.

she thinks, in fact, they are complicit in a great deal more than they're aware of. maybe it's part of why she keeps following the threadbare trail of matteo ballatini. he is dead, and so are those who didn't survive the poison. and the world just went on. )

You regret.

[downswing]

As ever, at cliff's edge.

[valeas]

You are not of many words, are you?

[downswing]

A fault often remarked. Apologies.

I make attempt.

[valeas]

It was an observation, not an accusation, I assure you.

Someone I once knew would say less can be more.

[downswing]

A matter of discipline. Moderation. Personal restraint.

[valeas]

( ah, all of the things she currently struggles with. too ruled by fire, wrath would say. )

How long did it take you to master?

[downswing]

Years.

A lifetime to unlearn.