[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

[Video]

[fairysoul]

[She rolls her eyes. She knows that type. And she can be stubborn too. But not today. And not about that. A Tactician has to choose her battles.]

And not all dragons here fit those criteria?

No, we're not. For it's not a discussion. I'm asking you where you are and if you're in Fayren, you have to respect the rules of the city.

[Video]

[greatestgood]

I would think not. Some can take a human shape and that won't do. [He needs the sort of dragon that can be found roaming his world.]

I will be visiting Fayren soon, but that isn't where I live.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

The ones who can change shape are most like not native of Genessia.

[Good.] Is that so? Then hopefully you won't be a stranger.

[Video]

[greatestgood]

Even more reason to not take blood from them. Their world could be the exact opposite of mine.

[He smirks.] Are you inviting me to tea?

[Video]

[fairysoul]

Possibly. And they would probably take it as a aggression, too.

[That look.] Sure. Why not?

[Video]

[greatestgood]

Undoubtedly!

How kind of you. [He grins, pleased.] I like my tea with sugar.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

So do I. And shortbread cookies. [She's not British but she's been attending a few tea parties since she arrived in Genessia.

...And yes, this is a totally normal conversation for them to have. Why do you ask?]

Hopefully, the potion you're planning on making with this blood will achieve the expected result. If so, our tea can be the opportunity to celebrate your achievement.

[Video]

[greatestgood]

I applaud your good taste. Gingerbread cookies aren't bad either. [He hasn't had a proper tea party in years. They're not big in Germany and he only visited Scotland briefly.]

That is the hope! [A small smirk follows her suggestion.] In that case, I will need to invite along the recipient of the potion.