[V i d e o]

[greatestgood]

[While Genessia has more than its share of benevolent dragons, leave it to Gellert to find a truly vicious one. The crack of what sounds like a whip accompanies the bellowing roars of the beast well. Gellert might look like a hero, silhouetted as he is by the dragon's flame, and he certainly seems unfazed by all the fuss.

But then he laughs and the sound is unnerving.]

Now, now, is that necessary? I just need a little blood. You won't miss a vial or two.

[He brings out the Elder Wand and he raises it, slashing it viciously through the air and...

Through the dragon's hide. Any blood spilt is drawn, with another quick spell, into a waiting flask. Of course the dragon doesn't like that at all. Gellert Apparates, bringing his audience along on a dizzying ride over the treetops, with the dragon in hot pursuit.

He shifts towards the mountains, where the cold air leaves frost on his audience's view. Then the communicator turns and Gellert is grinning wildly, madly, diving down into what looks like a mountain cavern.]

Wasn't that exciting? [With his feet on the ground, he ducks into the cave and brings out the spoils of his battle.] It is so very hard to acquire dragon blood.

[There follows an audible thump and he looks up.]

Poor thing. They want to bury me in here, is that it?

Comments

[li_amaranth]

Gellert, what the hell!?

[Yeah, Li's not thrilled he went messing with a dragon just for a few vials of blood. And didn't take her with]

Where the hell are you?

[greatestgood]

Lithium, I am... [He looks around calmly while rocks are being loosened from the ceiling. The dragon is still enraged.] I'm not sure. In the mountains. I should be back by sundown.

[li_amaranth]

[Where hearing her name did thrill her a little, that's not what matters right now.]

Sundown huh. That's if the dragon doesn't get you first. Can't you do that magic jumping around thing you do?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[Gellert, WHY.]

Gellert, what are you doing?

[greatestgood]

Can you think of a stronger substance to use against, oh say, curses? I heard about another one recently.

We could pit ourselves against the handiwork of a god!

[chambermusicandtenpins]

And this is how you sought to gain such material? [YOU ARE MAKING HIM GO GRAY GELLERT]

[Video]

[kalmaleader]

[Whether it's benevolent or vicious, or from his world or any other, that's his kin you're hurting, gdit!]

[So cue another dragon on the screen, who could be benevolent or vicious, depending on his mood. And right now, he's leaning towards the vicious mood.]

What in the name of the Eleven are you doing!?

[Video]

[greatestgood]

[Uh oh. He angered another one, did he? Gellert is going to take this in stride as if he has simply tread on someone's toes.]

I don't know your Eleven and I am acquiring a special ingredient.

[Video]

[kalmaleader]

I don't expect you to know them. What sort of ingredient did you need that would require attacking dragons?

[Video]

[fairysoul]

...I was just about to ask the same thing. Was that necessary? Couldn't you think of a less aggressive way of going about that?

[She pauses. The way he reacts: sometimes very calm, sometimes grinning like a maniac... he could be under a certain Curse, too. Or not. She's not sure what option would be worse.]

Do you have a way of escaping? [Otherwise, he's going to end up buried, yes.]

[Video]

[greatestgood]

I could have, but I like a challenge and the results are the same.

[His only curse is himself. Gellert Grindelwald will slowly descend into madness until he is a very old man in a prison cell.]

Don't worry about me. I can move very quickly and camouflage myself. If all else fails, I will need to hurt him more.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

Ask the dragon, I think it'll beg to differ. Results aren't the only thing that matters, you know.

Besides, if you're looking for a challenge, all you need is ask. [Instead of forcing the poor dragon into one it didn't want.]

Camouflage is pointless if you're buried under a pile of rocks. Where are you?

[Video]

[riddlemehiss]

[That somewhat overused (albeit way ahead of their time) popcorn gif? Is now a reality in Genessia too. Ches is quite literally munching away at a bowl of sugary puffed kernels as he watches Fantastic Beasts 3 Grindelwald take on a dragon. He should probably be at least a little concerned...but. Well. It's probably fine.

Once Gellert is safely(?) hidden away in the mountains he will hear a familiar delighted chuckle accompanied by enthusiastic clapping from the communication device.]

Oh jolly good, Wizard! Will you be fighting the Bandersnatch next?

[There's totally still popcorn stuck to his whiskers.]

[Video]

[greatestgood]

[Poor beasts. They should really stay away from him. Thankfully Ches is a smart cat and knows to avoid Gellert when he is acting crazy.]

Bandersnatch? What is that? [He brushes dust that was shaken from the ceiling off of his shoulder.]

[riddlemehiss]

[It's not so much being smart enough to avoid the crazies as it is being extremely adept at making a swift getaway...]

The Bandersnatch has an extendible neck [Which is impressive, but nowhere near as impressive as a detachable head!] and the most terrifying jaws! She also has the softest tummy, if you're brave [crazy] enough to tickle it.

[ video ]

[deathsought]

And why do you need dragon blood so badly?

{ Badly enough that he'd risk breaking the fragile peace that he, Mavis, and so many others worked to build between humans and dragons in Fayren, and making yet another diplomatic mess that he and Mavis will now need to clean up? First Bakugo, now this. It will be a wonder if the dragons will even be willing to listen this time. }

[ video ]

[greatestgood]

To break a few stubborn curses. [Who needs peace? Goodness, it's better when things are lively! Hi, Mavis, this is Wizard Hitler. Charmed, I'm sure.]

[ video ]

[deathsought]

I can safely claim to be uniquely qualified to comment on curses, and I've not heard of a single curse that involves dragon blood.

[Video]

[enchantinglily]

Was all that necessary?!

[Lily doesn't actually sound nor look enthused.]

You could have just asked over the network. There are plenty of nice dragons around if you need something. Not to mention, you could have gotten hurt.

[Video]

[greatestgood]

Yes. [Nope, he doesn't feel in the least bad.] I couldn't be certain their blood has the same components. Technically, I still could be hurt and I think many would rejoice and call it justice. However I am not willing to give into justice just yet.

Re: [Video]

[enchantinglily]

But you could have tried it.

[She still doesn't think it was right what he did just now.]

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[hellorhighwater]

Did you just kill a dragon for a little blood?

[Based on the look he’s got on his face—Neil is feeling up to returning the favor if he did.]

;video

[greatestgood]

The dragon... [The area around him shakes.] ...is clearly alive and angry.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

[ Remilia should disapprove, but she doesn't. Mostly because until recently she attacked humans for blood. Non fatally, though. ]

There's easier ways to get it. Even a dragon can fall to a vampire's will.

[Video]

[greatestgood]

[Blood is essential for all sorts of Magic! What's all the fuss about?]

But then I would owe a Vampire for their assistance! Besides, I'm not sure the dragons from my world are susceptible to that sort of will power.