video | un: silver

[inthewood]

(( There's concern on the face gracing the screen. Silver's brows are knit together in worry even as the dark curls fall in his face. He bats them back and heaves a small sigh. ))

I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but it can't hurt to try. I recently encountered a small snake-like creature while out in the park. He was injured so I brought him home to help keep him safe from any opportunistic predators, but he escaped when I wasn't paying attention. I don't suppose anyone has come across a white snake with a taste for sweet fruits?

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Video | un: nightwanderer

[dragonrising]

I am not sure I have seen such a creature here. But I could certainly keep an eye out for one.

[He realizes it's been awhile but he does like the man so he can at least offer to help.]

[inthewood]

(( Silver perks up at the sight of a familiar face. ))

As it happens, he is also a dragon!

[dragonrising]

[He tilts his head at that.]

The snake is a dragon? I'm not familiar with such a thing.

[inthewood]

I'm not sure he was a snake. Just... very small.

[dragonrising]

He must have been greatly weakened somehow then by something...

[inthewood]

Can dragons get along?

(( He blurted out the question, wondering if they were the territorial creatures he'd read about as a child. ))

[dragonrising]

Of course. At least they can where I come from. Though my relationship was never strong with my father, I do not mind other dragons.

[inthewood]

(( He pouts briefly at the inaccuracy of the stories he learned. But then again, they were just stories. As far as he knows, no one in his world has encountered a real dragon in centuries. Maybe longer. ))

I'm sorry if that was a rude thing to ask.

[dragonrising]

[He laughs softly and shakes his head.]

You are a scholar who wants to learn. I cannot fault you for asking questions in order to do so.

[inthewood]

I appreciate your tolerance.

[dragonrising]

It helps that I find your questions entertaining. So it's my pleasure to answer.

[inthewood]

If I ever overstep, please feel free to tell me so.

[dragonrising]

I assure you that I will. Until then please feel free to not filter your curiosity with me. It's my pleasure to answer you.

[inthewood]

You are too kind, my friend.

[dragonrising]

[He laughs softly.]

I like your curious mind. I don't wish to stop it.

[inthewood]

I’m glad of it. I am a terribly curious man.

[dragonrising]

You know, I might have noticed that when we met.

[He gives him an amused look.]

[inthewood]

(( Henry chuckles and rubs the back of his neck. ))

I guess it is obvious, isn't it?

[dragonrising]

Just a little. But I like that.

[inthewood]

That's fortunate for me, then. There aren't many I know who can claim to be friends with a dragon!

[dragonrising]

Yet here you are, my friend. You must feel so blessed by your fortune.

[He's joking. He's not that arrogant these days.]

[inthewood]

(( Henry chuckles, but nods eagerly. ))

I am!

[dragonrising]

Sometime remind me to give you a real blessing for your research. That you may always have the good fortune to find what you seek.

[inthewood]

(( In practice, that's probably not always a blessing. But Henry's too curious to care about danger! He smiles brightly, pale eyes lighting up on the screen. ))

I won't forget this!

[dragonrising]

We'll find a time to meet up and we'll get it arranged.

[inthewood]

You are truly a good friend. I cannot thank you enough.

[dragonrising]

It honors me that you think so. I will work hard to continue to live up to that.

[inthewood]

Just being yourself is enough for me.

[dragonrising]

At least that shouldn't be too challenging.

[inthewood]

I should hope not!