[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?

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[li_amaranth]

What can I say? You're enough Kelpie that you might as well be herd.

[Which meant that unless he did something so horrific that even Li couldn't stand, then he was stuck with her friendship for quite some time. Especially considering her very nature lead to her committing murder on a regular basis. Unless he could top that...]

Or you're going to rest before you leave. Then maybe you won't be hobbling out of here.

[She started to bandage him up, making sure to get it snug as she went and checking for more bleeding. Once she was done she sighed and then rested hands on his shoulders for a moment.]

Now relax. If you don't mind, I can try massaging some of the tension out. Otherwise, go rest in my bed for awhile. I'll stay near the entrance and make sure that damned dragon didn't somehow follow you.

[greatestgood]

No wonder I get along with humans so poorly.

[Murder is usually what drives people away from him. If she can accept his bloodthirsty nature then they might last as friends. Clearly he should have been left with a herd of Kelpies as a child.]

I wouldn't want to overstay my welcome.

[He lifts his arm carefully to help her in her task, breathing shallower. The pressure of her hands on his shoulders is nice and he tips his head back, looking up at her.]

They won't have a clue where I went. My scent trail was cut off in midair and it reappeared...here.

[Gellert smiles at her worry.]

I wouldn't say no to a massage if you don't mind.

[li_amaranth]

You're not overstaying your welcome if I'm telling you to stay, idiot.

[She sighed as she gazed down at him as he tips his head back up to look at her. There's definitely fondness in her gaze but who knows what kind.]

Well, at least I won't have to worry about a dragon trying to destroy my home then.

[She relaxes a little and then starts to massage his shoulders.]

Just be glad I like you enough.