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Catherine couldn't help but let out a chuckle, looking towards the rest of the group as she heard Anki's words, agreeing with her own. Much like Catherine's own words, there was an undeniable logic behind Anki's, which only further corroborated Catherine's opinions about what was going on.

[color=ed1c24]"Anki's logic is flawless."[/color] Catherine said, looking to the rest of the group and watching their reactions.

[color=ed1c24]"I have heard stories and tales about the Knights of Deep Wood. Even though it is hard to know which ones are mere rumors and which ones are true, I don't doubt your capabilities. But we are not sure of what they are capable of doing. Going with them is still an extremely imprudent decision."[/color] Catherine said, looking to Dumas, who had just volunteered to go with Almira and her crew.

Just as she had finished saying so, Galmira approached her, mentioning about how the dragon code required them to bury the corpse of the dragon and enlist the help of any creature that was able to do so, if they weren't. Catherine's expression was one of visible annoyance at the dragoness and she didn't try to hide it.

[color=ed1c24]"This is why I hate dealing with nobles, royalty and dragons..."[/color] she grumbled as she approached Galmira.

[color=ed1c24]"You seem to be quite partial to Galmira and her crew, don't you, dragon? This is [i]very[/i] suspicious. Especially considering that even though you seemed to be so enraged with me removing some of the [i]dead[[/i] dragon's organs, you are more than fine with giving it's corpse to Galmira and her crew to cut up and study it... Basically doing almost the same thing I planned to do... I wonder how did you get so friendly with them in such a short amount of time... Knowing how dragons normally are, your actions are quite... unusual. Maybe motivated by something... or even forced...?"[/color] Catherine said, raising an eyebrow as she looked with a provocative glare towards Almira.

[color=ed1c24]"Besides, the Dragon Code does not tell when or how such burial needs to be made, does it? I have some extremely potent corrosive solutions with me that could do quite a good job even to a dragon's corpse. Some mixtures that instantaneously combust in immeasurably high temperatures upon contact with the air could be used for a [i]very[/i] thorough cremation as well."[/color] she said, shrugging as she turned her back towards Galmira.

[color=ed1c24]"Your 'Dragon Code' is honestly, quite funny... If we were the ones that were slain by that dragon, would our burial be treated in the same way?"[/color] Catherine asked, looking over her shoulder with an acid chuckle before she turned towards Almira.

[color=ed1c24]"Concessions need to be made, for both sides, for any diplomatic relations to be estabilished."[/color] Catherine replied as Almira said she could allow her to experiment with some of their equipment and especimens and gave her [i]some[/i] concessions.

[color=ed1c24]"Just remember: We are only willing to do as much for you as you, yourselves, are willing to do for us."[/color] Catherine finished as she looked to Anki, Dumas, Srikandi and the rest of her group, waiting for their replies.