David
**Oddly enough she doesnt fight back, only starts moving using the map, still in silence**
Brian
**He looks over to her in... Concern? Frustration? Then focuses on the path.**
David
**After a while of walking she seems to be returning to normal, ears up and smelling the air** What would you do if we face an aggressive dragon..?
Brian
**He raises an eyebrow.** We'll walk by or get off the path. Why do you ask?
David
Some of here... Most of them don't particularly like me, only one of the female ones...
Brian
**He pauses.** I see...

Well. There are no laws in the Isle.

So if I must fight, I will fight on your behalf.
Syble
|| awww relationship goals <3
David
**She seems actually surprised by that, looking at him for a second, directly at his eyes** ... Thanks, I guess... That was unexpected
Brian
Mm. You're too important to lose control of.

**They travel on a little more, then he gives her a side glance, seeming confused.** You're a dragon rider. You're not upset at the thought I'd kill a dragon?
David
**She stops and looks at the map, lowering her ears** ...I hate it. Specially hunters like you. **She looks at him with a side eye**
Brian
**He looks away. No malice, no smugness.** Then it's better you don't know my legends.
David
...You consider me inferior, right? Because I'm not human... **She says while caressing her own wrist**
Brian
Nonsense. There are elves and vampires who will always rule the land.

But you... **He forces her to make eye contact.** You're an abomination that shouldn't exist. *All you could ever be is someone else's tool.*
Marshall
|| So romantic and healthy 😍
Syble
|| Who needs kale when you have knox 👏
David
**She looks at him, for a second she seems triggered by it and suddenly her pupils turn into slits and she starts breathing heavily, she moves her head away from his hand while panting and grabbing her head**
Nicholas
**He notices this, sobbing in dragon (?) while trying to approach her**
Brian
**He opens his mouth to say something, but closes it.** Never mind. You're not going to say anything useful anyway.
Nicholas
Petranas, visp jacion ekess wolius, jaciv ui ti gethrisjir ekess tyrtrol jacion hefoc nomeno! **He looks at Rozgdruit in fear and almost tears, begging him to stop Knox** (Please, tell him to stop, she's not going to obey him like this) **The teen dragon seems desperate while Coral is sobbing non-stop, paralyzed in her placer**
Alex
**He stops all of a sudden.**
Brian
**Concerned.** Rozg? Is everything—...

**He looks at Argon and understands, sighing.**

Let's take a break here. **He gestures to the nearby stream.**
Marshall
|| wE ALL STAN ROZGDRUIT IN THIS HOME ❤️
Nicholas
**He surround Coral while softly snuggling her, sighing deeply while she falls down, trying to breath. The dragon looks at Knox for a second then growls softly, but doesn't seem threatening**
Brian
**He seems impatient but starts unpacking.** *Sera veile dision,* You're lucky this is a safe spot to rest.

**Remembering earlier.** I take it you're not a fan of fire? **He gives her his coat to stay warm and pours some warm water for her.**
David
**She's still hiding behind Argon's paw, shaking and trying to calm** ...Fire from torches or... Or made by someone... Dragon fire is okay...
Alex
**Without a moment's hesitation, he sparks a fire for her at a comfortable distance.**
Brian
Take a deep breath. Focus on my hand. **He holds it out for her to touch.**
David
**She's heavily shaking while looking at his hand, then at the fire and finally at Argon snuggling her, shakily touches his hand** ...
Marshall
||Alr >:3 let's see if this mf has a heart
Brian
**He seems slightly surprised she accepted, but stays by her side.**
David
**She keeps looking at the hand, like if there was nothing else around** ...Have you ever looked at a bonfire?... The trunk, the chains, the flames... **She lowers her ears while looking at the ground and closes her fist on Knox's hand** ...That's why I don't like fire... Because I was put in a bonfire once, because I was an a abomination and still am, because they were trying to c-cure me... They kept trying for years and years, many procedures and rituals to cure what was inside... Until *Fire* Was their only solution... As you said... *I should've never existed* **She was closing her fist so hard that her own nails were piercing her own skin**
Brian
**He stares at her in shock, then gently peels her fingers back and grasps her hand with both of his.** I...

You're stronger than them. They were scared of your power, because you were different. You... *We* Are different. We can take everything away from *Them*. Maybe you shouldn't have existed... But you do.

**He seems to have turned to stone. He slowly stands, letting go of her hand. Then he takes out his dagger, presenting it to her, and kneels before her.**

But you do exist. *So live.* Prove the bastards who wronged you that you are worthy, and return every scar they ever gave you a thousand times.

If you cannot fight... Then let me be your shield. And if you are ready to take revenge... Use me as your weapon.
Marshall
|| OHOHOHI HE INDEED HAS A HEART
Syble
|| AND HE SAVES IT FOR HER<3
David
**She looks at him in shock and softly grabs the dagger, looking at it, amazed.** I thought you hated me... **She said quietly and then leaned close to him, looking at his eyes** If you're the shield and the weapon then let me be the arrow you throw... And I'll come back to you as well. **For a whole second she touches his forehead with hers and then leans back** You command, I obey. Let me be your weapon as well.
Marshall
|| DUDE THE TENSION
Syble
|| AHHH ALL THE BUILD-UP
Brian
**For once, he seems to be struggling with his words.** I... I don't need another weapon. I need... A companion. Can you do that for me, Coral?
Marshall
|| HE USED HER NAME
Syble
|| SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP
David
**She puts her ears down and then softly smiles, nodding** I can, Knox
Nicholas
**He looks at Rogz in disbelief, tilting his head like asking "What just happened?"**
Syble
|| AHHHHH THEY'RE SO CUTE
Brian
**His mouth hangs in disbelief.** I'm surprised... You remembered my name. **Without thinking, he reaches out and hugs her tightly, and whispers.** *I swear on my father's grave, that until I breath my final breath, you will not be in harm's way.*
Alex
**He seems to be smiling and nudges Argon to let the humans be.**
Syble
|| HE MADE A PROMISE
Nicholas
**Seems to be purring and starts playing with Rozgdruit's wings while they do their thing**
David
**She hesitates to hug back but does so, her tail is wagging because finally she could trust someone** ...And I'll be by your side until my heart stops beating...
Brian
Coral... Somewhere in the world, you have angels, devils... And then you have a bringer of war. I guarantee when that day comes, you will be there, and I will smile back at you. *I am prepared to live. I am prepared to die on your behalf.*
Marshall
|| Rogz: **Permanently becomes a nana for Argon**
David
I trust you, will you trust me? **She offers the other hand to him, because the other one is still bleeding**
Brian
**He takes both of her hands, accepting her.** *With my life.*
Syble
|| The dragons: **Snaps picture**
Marshall
|| THE DRAGONS ARE US

|| US HYPING UP THE SHIP
Syble
|| THE DRAGONS SHIP IT TOO
David
Do you want to keep going or take a very long break...? **She smiles again by looking at his hands** I know you may have an objective to go to the mainland in here but there are so many good things on this forest that would be a crime to skip... I know every bit of this place
Brian
**He seems slightly amused.** We're in no rush. Lead the way and don't disappoint.
David
**She nods, wagging her tail fully and finally standing up completely, looking at both dragons** Let's go! **She seems happy now, relaxed and calmed while leading the way.**
Alphonse
**As Coral said, she knew every part of the forest, it took a few to get where she was taking them but the path was worth it. They arrived at a cliff next to a waterfall full of colors due to the sunlight trespassing it, however, the water was rather warm and hot with some small hot springs.**
David
This places is perfect for the view, to relax, and for them to play... **Argon snuggles her forehead while she smiles** Please be careful, your wings are still closed...
Brian
**Quietly, so the dragons can't hear.** The key is in Kahlo. Our next destination.

You're quite one for scenery, aren't you... **He smiles.** I hope you don't expect to see me in the springs.
Alex
**Pushes Argon playfully.**
Nicholas
**Wags his tail, starting to run around while being chased by the bigger dragon**
David
I'm your companion, let me entertain you. Don't be boring **She softly jokes while looking at the springs** If you don't want to, don't, but giving it a try will not kill you
Brian
**He hesitates for a second, then relaxes.** Be my guest. But ladies first.
David
Alright **She nods and turns to remove her clothes, she also doesn't seem to do it at all, slowly entering one of the springs, her tail poofs because of the temperature change**
Brian
**He picks up his spear and tests the water depths, seeming at ease when it's not too deep. He takes off his shirt and slips in quickly, though she catches a glimpse at the red angry scars all over him.**
David
**Raises both eyebrows and softly turns her head towards him, giving eye contact** Are you okay with me here?
Brian
**He chuffs.** I don't fear anything but Rozg's safety and your own.

Why? Do you want a closer look?
David
If I can, yes, every scar has a story to tell...
Brian
**He gently guides her hand.** I can tell you stories about elven hunters, sirens, warborn giants, the human races of the country, and... Well, some stories are best left untold.
David
I'll listen to every detail... **She finally seems to be docile with him, letting him guide her hand**
Brian
**He stops at the scar she left on him. He seems lost in thought.** Hah. I really thought I would die that day.

I met a lovely soul instead.
David
**She blushes after hearing that then leans closer, looking at the marks of her claws, softly caressing them without causing any pain** ...I wanted you to die that day... I was wrong...
Syble
|| Coral: I wanted to kill you but now I love you :D
Marshall
|| How much has passed? Like 3 days? HAHAHAHHA
Syble
|| I MEAN, LONGER THAN EROS AND KAAS
Marshall
|| More? Less? JAHAHAHS
Syble
|| ~~(a lot of stockholm)~~
Brian
**He pinches her ears gently and grins.** You *Sly* Fox! You almost put an end to my reign of terror.
David
**She laughs, shaking her ears and looking at him** Too bad, you're not scary anymore..
Brian
Not scary? **He laughs softly.** Oh, so you were scared?~
David
Maybe the first hour... Then? Nothing..~ **She laughs again, softly watering his hair with her hand**
Brian
**He smiles.** I like that. How feisty you are. You would make for a good warrior.

**He lets his hair down and sets the beads that adorn it aside.** You can feel if you want.
David
..I've never worked for someone as a warrior... **She says while gently raiding part of his hair, having to lean even closer** Being raised by dragons away from other contact can be... Really odd, there's a lot of things I haven't been able to do...
Brian
**He feels the palm of her other hand, liking her warmth.** Well. After Kahlo, we'll travel the world. How about that?

I can bring you on other hunts... **He laughs.** Or maybe I'll keep the blood on my own hands.
David
Why do you want me by your side? **She asks while looking at his eyes, softly blushed because of the heat and his comments**
Brian
Let's just say... A path of violence... Is a road walked alone. I've made my choices but... It's nice to finally find someone to confide in. **He pushes aside a lock of her hair.**
David
**She moves her ears and leans her cheek on his hand, looking at his eyes** Your hands are comfortable..
Brian
**He smiles.** They're yours. If you ask them to wage a thousand battles, they'll be happy to comply, even if you wage a thousand more. And if you want them to hold you close... **He grabs her, lifting her onto his lap.** They'll do as you ask.
Marshall
|| HE DID WHAT OMG.
Syble
|| HE DID HAHAHAHAHA
Brian
I like this side of you.
David
**Her breath stops for a second as she places her hands on his shoulders for balance, then looks at him again, gulping** This side of me?... **She holds his face with one hand** What exactly about it?...
Brian
**He grabs her cheek, a little rough, but affectionately.** I like your eyes. They're very unique.
David
They were both red one time... **She closes them, a bit embarrassed** But that changed...
Brian
**He pauses.** Tell me who did that to you. I'll make them pay.
David
The same people that wanted to burn me... **She moves her ears, opening her eyes again, pupils all rounded** ...But I guess they're already dead...
Brian
I see... **He stands, carefully setting her down.** Come on, let's get back on the road. They're a pack of slavers, hunters, and cultists. We'll be back before you know it. You'll enjoy setting the flames.
David
You mean looking for them? **She seems hesitant, specially because of the fire being mentioned** I- I don't think I can remember the way, I was 5..
Brian
**He laughs a little.** Not the group that harmed you, though I'd like to see their faces if we run into them. We're heading to that red circle on the map to complete the mission. And then it's off to Kahlo.

And then... **He wraps his shirt around him and kneels, helping her out of the spring.** You'll get a taste of the world under my arm, if you'll allow it.
David
**Nods, getting out of it and grabbing her clothes, shaking the water form her body and dressing properly** We should call Argon and Rogzdruit... Shouldn't we?
Brian
**He whistles, grabbing their attentions.** Playtime over! Now the real fun begins.
Nicholas
**Quickly comes back towards them, snuggling his sister and pulling her to climb his neck**
David
**She laughs softly and sits there, already holding the map** Let's go, we're not far
Alex
**Bounds over, ready.**
Brian
**He smiles.** Would you still like to lead?

Hm... Corrie. I like that more.
David
**She nods wagging her tail and talking with Argon, giving him the direction on dragon language**
Nicholas
**Nods, starting to move towards the place she pointed at**
Syble
**The dreary village looms into view. The appearance of innocent townsfolk was spoiled by the hangings—bears, wolves, and kitsunes lying on racks to dry. The sky around the houses already seems lifeless... Grey. And the smell of pot-roast meant there were people nearby.**
Brian
**He looks to Coral.** It's quite awe-striking, how disgusting we humans can be. Though it's no secret these hands have done worse...

**He tosses a flask to her. It's the same grimy liquid she drank just days earlier.** Use it for extra fuel if you need, but I doubt your dragon will hold back. Rozg and I will take a quick look inside their ratholes. Start when you're ready. We both don't mind the heat.

**Suddenly, a grin.** Watch as their world burns, Corrie. Knowing if this was a different case, they would rather tie the both of us down and toss the ashes to the wind. It's not quite the same but... *This,* Is how you find vengeance in an unjust world. So they can't hurt anyone else. Is that clear?