Dealing with a dragon

[dreamsofahero]

Who: Sion, Ryner, and a certain druddigon...
Where: Outside Cerulean City
When: August 3, bright and early
Summary: Sion's decided that two and a half weeks is plenty of time to put off getting things sorted out with the dragon that attacked him
Rating: PG
Log: *okay, it's not actually that early, more like mid-morning by the time Sion finds a nice spot west of the city, but it's still a bright, sunny day, at least?*

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[tearsofademon]

[Mid-morning is still too early in the mind of this mage, but then, the same could probably be said for eight in the evening, really. Still, despite his yawns, he follows Sion out there anyway, because hell if he's going to let that idiot king do this without someone else around in case things turn hairy.]

Not that I don't think it needs to be done at some point, but are you sure this is a good idea, Sion?

[dreamsofahero]

I really ought to have done it before we left Blackthorn, but under the circumstances...

*shrugs*

I did ask Dusk and Jina to keep an eye on things though, you know.

*nods toward the absol and glaceon accompanying him*

[tearsofademon]

Excuse me if I figured you could use an extra hand.

[...or, you know, seven.

...kind of.

He reaches up to idly pet Glen a little, where the little tiny!spider is still cuddling on his shoulder, right up against his neck.]

[dreamsofahero]

It should be fine, in any case. It would have been best to let it go nearer where I caught it, but the mountains near here ought to be suitable enough...

[tearsofademon]

Hopefully it'll be able to find its way back without too much trouble.

[dreamsofahero]

That is the idea. Though anyway, there's no reason to put this off further.

*aaand taking out a certain pokeball...*

[tearsofademon]

[Watching, and doing a good job hiding what nervousness he's feeling about this...]

[dreamsofahero]

*Dusk and Jina are also watching intently as Sion lifts the ball*

...all right, come on out.

*the ball pops open and there's the usual flash of light that quickly resolves itself into the form of a dragon, which shakes its head with a snort and a growl, squinting against the sunlight as it gets its bearings*

[tearsofademon]

["Tik!" Glen scuttles up to on top of Ryner's head so as to get a better vantage point.

Ryner continues to watch.]

[dreamsofahero]

*it hardly takes a moment before the druddigon spots the two trainers and lurches forward towards Sion....*

[tearsofademon]

Damn it...

[Running in to help separate them if needed...]

[dreamsofahero]

*Dusk and Jina both tense as the druddigon takes another step forward, then turns its head to roar at Ryner before turning its attention back toward Sion with a snort*

Ah, calm down, it's fine...

*...whether he's reassuring the dragon or everyone else is unclear*

[tearsofademon]

You're so sure about that?

[though he does stop moving, even if he doesn't relax any]

[dreamsofahero]

*makes a small shushing motion with one hand, his attention still on the druddigon, which is stepping closer again, but now seems a bit uncertain or confused*

My apologies for going to such lengths, but you gave me little choice at the time, and it seemed the least I could do to ensure that you recovered fully. And while I suppose it would have been better to do this nearer Blackthorn, I'd hope this area is suitable enough- you're free to go now if you wish.

*is the druddigon even listening? it's kind of hard to tell... though it does pause and cock its head at the end there*

[tearsofademon]

[Stillllllll tense, but watching.]

[dreamsofahero]

*Sion, for his part, appears perfectly calm, though Dusk and Jina are warily watching*

I mean it. It wasn't never my intention to force you to stay, under the circumstances. So if you want to leave, I won't stand in your way...

*the druddigon watches him intently for a moment or two, then snorts, suddenly thrusting its head toward Sion...*

[tearsofademon]

Sion!

[Just because he isn't jumpy and paranoid anymore doesn't mean he isn't going to react to perceived danger.]

[dreamsofahero]

*well, guess that means Ryner gets a druddigon arm swatting him out of its way; better be careful of those spikey protrusions there...*

Ah, wait a minute...!

*the druddigon doesn't appear to be listening, instead continuing to move forward... only to abruptly stop just short of Sion, luckily just before Jina could attack, and butting him lightly with its head head with what might be an exasperated huff*

.....?

[tearsofademon]

[Okay yeah spikes do hurt.]

Ow...

[...also just kind of confused watching the Druddigon's actions now]

[dreamsofahero]

*"Glaceon...." Jina growls, watching the druddigon intently while remaining poised to strike. the dragon, for its part, grunts and butts Sion again, then steps back to give him a look. Sion just kind of blinks at that*

Ah.... I take it that's a "no".....?

[tearsofademon]

[unsuuuure...]

[dreamsofahero]

*the druddigon moves its head once sharply in what might be a nod, then launches into a brief speech. which of course the two humans wouldn't understand a word of, but the gist of it seems to be that it was beaten fair and square, even if it's confused now as to why it wanted to attack Sion so much before...

...apparently the headbutting was just its way of expressing its indignation at the suggestion that Sion would just let it go :|a*

[tearsofademon]

["Clef clefairy fairy fair fairy clef clefairy." Rose is pretty much, finally, someone who gets it! She keeps having to scold her dear partner for that same kind of thing, every single time.

...Yes she's been here the whole time. She just isn't on Ryner's shoulder because Glen creeps her out, okay.]

[dreamsofahero]

*the druddigon snorts its approval at Rose- I know, right? Dusk and Jina have settled down again, though Dusk is giving the dragon a look that suggests she may have a word with it later about saying something first before acting rashly :|

in any case, the druddigon is back to look at Sion intently, while the latter simply blinks at all this*

Well, if you're certain....

[tearsofademon]

...Well, that... went well?

[even if Ryner is still confused

"Joltik!" Glen, however, cheerfully waves a leg from atop Ryner's head. Glad to have another friend around~]

[dreamsofahero]

Well, so it seems, at least...

*the druddigon grunts its approval, and Sion holds out a hand to tentatively brush his fingers against its forehead, which the dragon seems pleased with*

[tearsofademon]

...Well, I'm still not sure I get it, but okay then.

[dreamsofahero]

I suppose it was something to do with the powers we had that made it attack, and now that they're gone, since I battled and caught it...

*shrugs*

[tearsofademon]

Maybe. If nothing else, I'm glad it's over.

[dreamsofahero]

And I suppose it all worked out in the end, in any case.

[tearsofademon]

Yeah.

[even if he'll still be keeping an eye on the situation for a while just in case...]

[dreamsofahero]

*the druddigon's just one of those "act first think later" types, really, so definitely means no harm*

Well, now that that's settled, I suppose we can be on our way...

[tearsofademon]

[Yes, well, still, caution.]

Sounds good. [And with a stretch~] I'm gonna head back to bed, I thi--

["Fairy~" And now Rose is hugging his leg and looking up at him with that innocent look that means that if he says the wrong thing she's totally gonna Pound him]

...or not.

[dreamsofahero]

Of course, you're welcome to join me in my training, today.

[tearsofademon]

[>looks down at Rose
> ...
> /sigh]

I'm guessing Rose won't take no for an answer, will she.

[dreamsofahero]

I suppose you'd know better than I.

[tearsofademon]

Haaaaaa...

[dreamsofahero]

So then, shall we...?

[tearsofademon]

Such a pain... Fiiiiiine, I guess for a little while.

[dreamsofahero]

Good.

*...there might be a bit of a genuine smile at that, too*

[tearsofademon]

[noticiiiiiiing... and, well, that's a good thing, at least.]

[dreamsofahero]

*shall we go training together, then? ^_^*

[tearsofademon]

[Sure, let's go. :|b]