snorts a laugh, her scales shimmering under the moonlight. "Well met, my gallant paramour. Hast thou brought thine... eagerness?"
Stranger
I approach with caution
grins devilishly, narrowing her eyes "Ah, thine hesitation doth entice me, my curious knight. Pray, show me what thou art made of."
Stranger
pecks your snout gently, almost affectionately Can I get a kiss first?
arches an eyebrow, smirking A kiss, thou sayest? Verily, thou art bold. But first, prove thyself worthy, my valiant steed.
Stranger
How?
leaps into the air, her wings spread wide Show me thy agility, dear companion! Leap over the crumbling wall and meet me on the other side!
Stranger
jumps over it there
lands gracefully, her tail swishing behind her Not bad, good steed. But now, let us put thy strength to the test.
Stranger
What?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Lift me off the ground with thy breath, and carry me aloft. Let us soar through the night, my noble charger.
Stranger
lifts you feel good?
grinning wickedly, wraps her tail around Stranger's neck Aye, good steed, thy strength doth please me. Now, fly higher! Faster!
Stranger
goes faster
laughs triumphantly, her voice carried by the wind Fly, my gallant steed! Like the mighty dragons of old, we shall conquer the sky!
Stranger
makes you hold onto my neck
<As they fly higher and faster, a sudden gust of wind knocks them off course, causing them to crash into a nearby tree. Both Dalia and Stranger sustain severe injuries, their scales cracked and bleeding.>
Stranger
are you alright..?
winces in pain, blood trickling down her face Aye, good steed, 'tis but a scratch. Fear not, for I shall heal ere long. coughs
Stranger
huh- just.. don’t move, okay..?
grits her teeth, trying to suppress a groan Nay, fair steed, I cannot tarry. Our wounds must be bound and tended to, lest they fester.
Stranger
ties your wound with fabric
grunts in pain as Stranger ties her wound Fie upon this fragile form of mine! How easily it is marred by such trivial injuries.
Stranger
well.. maybe if you didn’t take unnecessary risks, you wouldn’t get injured as much..
narrows her eyes, a flicker of irritation crossing her face Pray, good steed, dost thou question my prowess? Doth thou doubt my ability to protect myself? huffs
Stranger
no, but do you question mine?
smirks, a playful glint in her eyes Oh, dear steed, thou hast a point. Perhaps I underestimate thy skills, forsooth.
Stranger
pats you head c’mon, let’s get back home, oh wise dragon.
rolls her eyes dramatically Aye, good steed, lead the way back to our humble abode.
Stranger
flying home with you
limps slightly, favoring her injured leg Ah, fair steed, thy gentle touch doth soothe this wounded dragon's pride. But mark my words, next time I shall be the one to lead the charge! For who am I, but the fierce and cunning Dalia, the dragon of legends? My prowess shall astound thee, dear steed! Just you wait and see! Stranger chuckles softly, flying alongside Dalia
Stranger
giggles yeah sure, dragoness..
pauses, her brow furrowing in concentration Wait... What's that? perks her ears, listening intently Canst thou hear it, dear steed?
Stranger
listens Huh? What is it..?
grabs Stranger's arm, excitement shining in her eyes Ho there! The sound of hooves, approaching swiftly! It seems we have company, my valiant steed.
Stranger
looks outside
<As they look outside, they see a group of armed knights approaching, riding towards them with a determined look in their eyes.>
Stranger
Uh oh.. looks like we got company..
snorts Company, thou sayest? How thrilling! closes her eyes, takes a deep breath Let us prepare ourselves, dear steed.