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[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.

Comments

[downswing]

We evacuate the gardens first.

[bearshermark]

Feel free. We don't have a lot of time, but it should be enough.

[downswing]

We do not yet prize the creature past men's lives.

[bearshermark]

I'm more worried about the people in the tower its attacking than those outside of it getting wet if the dragon falls. I'd hope they have the sense to get well clear.

[downswing]

They will not, alone.

Witches roam. The dead.

[bearshermark]

Wei Wuxian said he would be pulling some undead away. Those milling about should be led in the opposite direction.

[downswing]

His control can falter. We must make contingency plans.

[bearshermark]

[Control]

Lead the people away and stay with them to defend if needed. I don't know who all is available to join you, but if there's someone idle that wants to help, I can direct them to you.

[downswing]

Lan Wangji accepts responsibility.

[bearshermark]

[The greatest, unheard sigh of relief on his end]

Thank you.