Ophidian nodded and loosened his grip.<span style="color: #b35900"> "sorry. just like your mother would never destroy one of her pets? corruption like that can only be fought internally for so long before it wins. the stronger someone is the longer that takes but it also makes it so much worse when they do eventually lose the battle."</span>he nodded a little and before he looked to the sea.<span style="color: #b35900">"i think it's best i get you in the water for a while, it will help your scales strengthen while my healing powers work to repair all the damage. i could rush it but you will be healthier if i do it slowly." </span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>