[So long as it isn't Snape.]
As one would expect. However, should we encounter an altercation with frost giants, your skills ought to prove most useful.
No, you are very prompt. [ He gets a smile, but her attention shifts too quickly to the dragon clinging to his shoulder. Transfixed, she rises - a hand reaching out (maybe too tentatively, for a mother of dragons) toward the creature. Her hand stops just an inch or two away. ] Has he grown at all, since you have had him?
[ Things she's supposed to be finding out. A complaint was submitted. ]
[ Things she's supposed to be finding out. A complaint was submitted. ]
[ The dragon's glance is another hard reminder. ]
A useful power. [ Did that make him more an illusion? He feels real enough, little puff of air that tickle her fingers. She brushes the tips against his frill, glancing back at Stiles. ] Does he have need to eat? Breathe fire?
A useful power. [ Did that make him more an illusion? He feels real enough, little puff of air that tickle her fingers. She brushes the tips against his frill, glancing back at Stiles. ] Does he have need to eat? Breathe fire?
[ If her heart weren't so hard it would be breaking right now, Stiles. Maybe you've cracked it a little.
She takes in a breath and begins, eyes locked on him now. ]
Dragons are fire made flesh, even their blood burns whatever it touches. My ancestors rode them to war and with only three they claimed seven kingdoms. [ Almost. The seventh gave them a bit of trouble - but that is a separate history lesson. ] The dead and dying attract them, and they will consume whatever flesh they come upon. Even in their youth they have no fear of humans. [ Which is why this dragon has disturbed at least one Westerosi knight. She tries to speak gently, but there's a hardness to her gaze. ] I admit that I do not completely understand your Rachel's power, but you said Hale was created in my Drogon's image. Dragons are no pets, Stiles. I hope that you understand that.
She takes in a breath and begins, eyes locked on him now. ]
Dragons are fire made flesh, even their blood burns whatever it touches. My ancestors rode them to war and with only three they claimed seven kingdoms. [ Almost. The seventh gave them a bit of trouble - but that is a separate history lesson. ] The dead and dying attract them, and they will consume whatever flesh they come upon. Even in their youth they have no fear of humans. [ Which is why this dragon has disturbed at least one Westerosi knight. She tries to speak gently, but there's a hardness to her gaze. ] I admit that I do not completely understand your Rachel's power, but you said Hale was created in my Drogon's image. Dragons are no pets, Stiles. I hope that you understand that.
[ His lizard bro reminds people of death with wings okay. And it reminds her of things she doesn't want to speak of, with anyone. ]
But he bears resemblance to my children, and many of the people from my world are not likely to see past that. That is why I had to see him for myself. [ Especially if he is flippant about it, as Loras said. ] It is for the best that he can grow no larger, and that you bear a power of flame as well. That he stays so close to your side, and is of a more gentle nature. [ Her own dragons never caused accidental fires, but his power is at least an extra precaution. She shakes her head. ] Almost any animal is dangerous, that is true, but some more than others. [ And dragons are not truly animals, not to them. ]
But he bears resemblance to my children, and many of the people from my world are not likely to see past that. That is why I had to see him for myself. [ Especially if he is flippant about it, as Loras said. ] It is for the best that he can grow no larger, and that you bear a power of flame as well. That he stays so close to your side, and is of a more gentle nature. [ Her own dragons never caused accidental fires, but his power is at least an extra precaution. She shakes her head. ] Almost any animal is dangerous, that is true, but some more than others. [ And dragons are not truly animals, not to them. ]
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Loras Tyrell. A younger son of a Great House in our country. [ An ally of convenience and little else since he will not bend knee to her. ] It is true, dragons have been gone from our world for over a century. But their skulls once hung in the Red Keep [ says Viserys ] and the destruction they once wreaked is not so easily forgotten. [ She watches Hale for a moment, studying that behavior. ] Ser Tyrell is concerned that Hale might do damage to the city and its people. He asked me to speak to you, and from what you describe I have a hard time believing your Hale to be a danger. [ No more so than anyone running around with strange magic anyway. ] I would let no harm come to him, I promise that. But I must ask you to... take the issue more seriously. To understand that not everyone will simply see him the sweet pet at first glance.
[ Ugh, it's not her Loras. And Stiles is definitely too flippant for his own good. ]
So you would judge everyone so harshly, simply for having a different experience from your own? [ A disapproving look. ] I promised you no harm would come to him from the people of my world, I do not think what I ask in return is so difficult.
So you would judge everyone so harshly, simply for having a different experience from your own? [ A disapproving look. ] I promised you no harm would come to him from the people of my world, I do not think what I ask in return is so difficult.
[ She's not here to make enemies for the sake of a man she has no particular liking for, but this is not endearing Stiles to her at all. Her tone is chilly. ]
It is concern for the city that brought me here, not threats. Continue this spat Loras Tyrell if that is what you both desire, I have seen enough.
[ So with that she is going to turn to leave now. ]
It is concern for the city that brought me here, not threats. Continue this spat Loras Tyrell if that is what you both desire, I have seen enough.
[ So with that she is going to turn to leave now. ]
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[ It's not enough to even make her pause, but she responds one last time without turning around. ] You forget, I don't know you at all. [ And that makes all of this more difficult for her to navigate. Her fellow kidnappees have clothed her, fed her, shared their knowledge - and that kindness is not wasted. But trust isn't a simple thing for her.
Stiles stole Drogon's image and cares nothing for what that means, she has no more time for someone like that. ]
Stiles stole Drogon's image and cares nothing for what that means, she has no more time for someone like that. ]
[In honor of the Earth holiday centering on love, Freya sends out a little gift around this time.
A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
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