The reaction may not be the one he expected. The beast woke straight up, but instead of lashing out, cried out in pain. It seems that Brand's efforts, rather than sealing this stranger away and removing the threat, was actually reversing the removal onto the beast's body, the force and power causing major distress. "Foolish dragon. Only holy creatures can counter a blight such as I. Your magic is on no level to even challenge my influence yet." he said, looking coldly at his writhing pawn.