[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

[greatestgood]

I didn't take it from the kind dragons. [Is he making this better? Worse?]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[Both?] And you went alone for this. [whyyyy]

[greatestgood]

I wanted to find the dragon with the most fiery temperament. I wanted them to mimic the dragons of our world.

Why would I bring along someone to distract me?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[gellert whyyyyyyyyyy] Is their temperament truly what makes their blood valuable or are you simply interested in the challenge?

[he was gonna offer to help gellert!] So that you aren't burned alive, perhaps.

[greatestgood]

[Adventure?]

I need one that is like the ones we know. I can't be certain the blood of the calmer dragons will contain the same properties.

[If something happened to Albus, you know the dragon would be killed.]

I will be impressed if he can manage that!

[Then it hits him...]

Are you worried?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Of course I'm worried. You are capable but you're not invulnerable, Gellert, especially not against dragons. And an angry dragon, no less.

[greatestgood]

Aren't they lovelier when they are angry, though? It's worth the risk to see their flame.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

You are going to make me go grey, Gellert.

[greatestgood]

As if you don't take risks!

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I have not fought dragons alone, if nothing else.

[greatestgood]

This is hardly a fight. I took what I needed and now I'm leaving.

[Sort of?]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Are you leaving?

[greatestgood]

If I am allowed. [There follows loud thuds. The dragon isn't going to allow it, it seems.]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[whyyyyyy]

Where are you right now?

[greatestgood]

In the mountains; in a cave. [Terribly helpful!] I found the best hiding place I could.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[Oh Goddddd.]

If you make it out alive from there, I'm giving you a necklace like the one you gave me for summoning you. [Because DAMMIT GELLERT]

[greatestgood]

Why Albus, I didn't know you wanted me by your side so quickly! [No, that isn't the point, but it's a nice thought.]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I would agree that I prefer you at my side than being digested by a dragon, yes.

[greatestgood]

Somehow you made that significantly less romantic with one sentence.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

It'll be even less romantic if he eats you.

[greatestgood]

Are you afraid of losing me?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[Sad head tilt, Gellert.]

Do you truly not know the answer to that? Of course I am.

[greatestgood]

I feel the same way about you, you know. I want to say it's unproductive, but it feels right.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I am glad of that. But given that you are the one being chased by a dragon currently, perhaps your own status deserved a bit more concern.

[greatestgood]

Only for a moment or two. [He blows Albus a kiss and starts to prepare himself to leave the cave.]