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[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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I wish I wasn't the only one. I hate it, that it must be me that does it. I love you more than anyone, and yet I have to do something, and I wish more than anything that someone else could do it in my stead.

[He exhales shudderingly, his arms tightening around Gellert gently.]

I hope so. And I hope you will still, even after whatever I do.

["I love you more than anyone..." Those words ring in his ears and he can't keep himself from kissing Albus firmly, stalling his words if not his thoughts.]

I do. I am a horrible man, but believe in that truth. I love you, Albus. [He kisses him again.] I love you.

[Albus accepts both kisses without hesitation, even as his arms remain as tight around Gellert as ever. When Gellert pulls away, his expression is fond and bittersweet, his love for him shining through even past his sadness.]

I know you do. And I love you more than I have words to describe.

[Wearing a wry smile, he says:]

Which is why it kills me to think of harming you in any form.

[He cradles Albus's face between his hands, rising to breathe a kiss against his forehead.]

You're not harming me; you are punishing me for being a right bastard. There is a difference.

[Gellert slips his arms around Albus's shoulders and embraces him just as tightly.]

[He closes his eyes briefly at the kiss, taking some reassurance from the embrace even as sadness remains in his expression.]

There may be, but it does not feel that way.

[Exhaling shakily, he adds:]

And besides, if you are locked away or dead, we will not be able to keep our lovely plans together.

What prison can hold me? I will break out once I have a clearer mind and you will be the first I visit.

(...and if Albus allows him to stay, he will visit no one else. Gellert pulls back slightly to nuzzle his nose against the other man's cheek.)

I'm not giving up on our future.

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[Albus looks at Gellert with a soft look in his eyes, smiling slightly as Gellert nuzzles into him.]

The more you speak, the more I realize how very much I love you, you know.

[He smiles broadly and kisses Albus several times - each press of his lips is warm and sweet.]

I won't hurt you; not here. This is how it should always be.

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