((Hello again, everyone~ First of all, I'd just like to say I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused, all this delay and stress over me just burning out. >.o And to top it all off, my computer failed on the 12th, so I had to replace the hard drive, took until yesterday to get everything working again. Got 99% of my stuff back~ Anyway, I'm gonna shut up and post now, and I'll... try to make it worth the wait :3))<br/><br/>Eric digs his semi-dull claws into the scales under him as hard as he can to try to maintain a grip on the dragon's neck, but, unfortunately for the poor ottsel, it simply isn't enough. He's sent flying through the air, and hits the ground hard a moment later, rolling to a stop a few meters away. He's moderately hurt, but his light weight saved him from at least a bit of damage...<br/><br/>The little ottsel staggers to stand up again, clutching his right arm, and impulsively dashes after the dragon for a few seconds... before realizing the hopelessness of someone his size trying to chase after a dragon several times his size; not to mention he's been significantly slowed down due to the minor injuries he took on impact.<br/><br/>"Crystal! Wendy! ...No..." He turns to face Gold and Arkain, approaching the pair with a worried expression on his face. "Arkain! Are you hurt? And is Gold alright?" Having had a few moments to partially regain his stamina, he scurries up alongside the fallen dragon, climbing atop his chest to get a look at his face. "Gold..." He turns to face Arkain, and continues, "That succubus got what it wanted... Not only does it have Crystal, but it's got Wendy, too, and on top of that it's managed to separate us! We've got to go after it, but how...? I'm fast, but I'm not THAT fast. Plus you and Gold are both injured..." He sighs softly, and turns back to Gold. "What are we going to do?"