Skye was already there before Ome could say anything. She knelt at the dragon's side and put her arms around his neck. A quick check up via magic told her that he was unharmed.<br/><br/>"Just rest, love," she said. "I'm here."<br/><br/><br/>Marduk thought as he walked, and eventually decided there was a way to have it both ways. He didn't normally have any mercy for his prey, but he could make an exception. The massive dragon sat down against a tree, tearing free the roots on one side.<br/><br/>He tilted his head back and swallowed hard, forcing the snake down his throat.