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[color=#D1D0CE]Drought's smile only seemed to increase in size at Eclipse's question. [b]"I'm glad you asked. This here RainWing isn't only going to get you to the rainforest, but she'll also help you gain the trust of the other RainWings. It'll be easier if they think you're associated with one of their kind,"[/b] she answered in a prompt fashion. The RainWing's eyes became even more steely than before, her eyes locked on Drought as she spoke. Dreamseeker glanced over her muzzle and felt even more pity for the thing; her jaws were clamped shut with iron, potentially to prevent her from breathing fire at the guards. 

Dreamseeker waved a hand as if she were a dragonet in school. [color=614051][b]"E-excuse me, Miss Drought, but what makes you think a criminal will listen to what we say? What if you release her and she goes flying off without so much as a word?"[/b][/color]

Drought eyed her. [b]"Don't be so silly. As if I would actually let set her free from [i]all[/i] of her chains. That would be a grave mistake,"[/b] she said in a matter-of-fact tone. [b]"The muzzle will stay on, along with the locks on her ankles and neck. Aardwolf will also accompany you on your trip. She won't be able to do anything with chains wrapped around her body and a guard on her tail."[/b]

The NightWing glanced at Aardwolf, then at Eclipse. It seemed like a good idea, despite how cruel it was. Dreamseeker wanted to believe that this wasn't a bad dragon, that the RainWing was unjustly incarcerated. Though when she tapped into her mind, all she could hear was malignant thoughts. About how she would tear out Drought's throat, how she would disembowel Aardwolf as long as she got the chance. And about how she would get rid of Eclipse and her, if they stood in her way. Dreamseeker's eyes widened with alarm and stepped away, hovering around Aardwolf with slight fear. 

[b]"Don't worry. She probably won't even try to escape. RainWings are lazy, don't you know?"[/b] Drought added.

[color=614051][b]"Why do you want to help us?"[/b][/color] Dreamseeker spluttered out. She didn't even recall thinking of asking that. 

Drought blinked, then became serious. [b]"What a silly question. I'm a SandWing in the Kingdom of Sand-- if something's happened in the Sky Kingdom, which is practically next door, shouldn't I be concerned about what's going to happen next? Queen Arid isn't a perfect monarch, but she certainly isn't horrible. I'd hate to see what'd happen if one of her sisters took control."[/b]

Dreamseeker was caught off guard by the sincerity in Drought's voice. Maybe she was being genuine. Maybe she actually cared about the Sky Kingdom. Maybe she wanted the assassin brought to justice. [color=614051][b]"A-alright,"[/b][/color] she mumbled. [color=614051][b]"I guess we have no other choi--"[/b][/color]

[b]"Perfect!"[/b] Drought suddenly grinned again. The leader of the Outclaws turned to face Aardwolf. [b]"Get her out of there, and quick. I need to get back to work."[/b][/color]