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Garrock didn't respond to Fellwing's words right away, nor made any sign he had even heard Skobeloff's words. He just stared down at the black drake with pure fury. It was only when Stargaze spoke up that he finally averted his gaze and turned it on the Orphan, the rage melting away from his eyes and becoming somewhat dazed, as if he wasn't entirely sure how to respond to her plea. Clearly, he hadn't expected anyone to jump to Fellwing's defense, let alone offer to take the blame in her stead.

After a long pause, his face wrinkled to something akin to disgust and he turned away. "You," he said, rounding on Skobeloff. "Lead me to the Tessith stronghold. The sooner we start gathering up the missing dragons, the sooner we can get off this dreadful island." He looked like he was about to storm off when Fellwing uttered her comment about going alone, and he paused, turning to look over his shoulder back at her. "And that, right there, is the attitude you should have started with." He motioned with his wing towards Skobeloff before raising his voice slightly, addressing not just Fellwing but all being present. "Your little friend here was able to get far more done in the last couple of hours by himself than any of you were able to working as a group. He's already ensured the safety of three dragons while you have ensured the safety of only one." He nods towards Kyte, who, judging by their frown, clearly doesn't appreciate the older dragon bringing them into this. "If you end up taking anything away from this whole mess, let it be this: your clutchmates will only slow you down."

With that, he begins to take a few steps away, but not before Fellwing catches a glimpse of his wing, the same one that one of the the infected brownies bit during their confrontation. The Seer can just about see small black specks beginning to form on the membrane, similar to what had had happened to Kyte. Clearly, the Darkness is starting to take its hold over the older dragon.

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Ok the anger made more sense in the end (sorry Skobe)! I felt weird picking the success though, since the choice also involves picking how the NPC reacts, ha, so I figured I'd leave it to you if possible! The useful item would be my preference but I doubt Fellwing delighted him so...

@Vertigo

I'll get to writing that reply. I'll have to think about what success to choose.

Just a note, though: the dragons you're trying to rescue are Garrock's housemates, not his clutchmates. He doesn't have a clutch anymore. xP

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

Yup.

@Guardian Angel Haruki

Editted. Poor Jub xP

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

Well, hold that thought...
Remember that Jub lost his ability to keep secrets?

Why don't we do a Wisdom Saving Throw? Let's have it be against your own spell DC.

@Guardian Angel Haruki

... I got a 4. I'm guessing that means I have to edit my post? xP

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

That moment you realise that none of the characters you're playing in your current RPs are good at being emotionally open with their friends xP

One day I'll play a character who isn't afraid to openly and honestly discuss their feelings. One day.

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Jub the Peculiar

"Best thing I've ever been given?" Jub paused in his meal and tilted his head to one side. "Well, now, that's a tough one. While the most important thing I own is, of course, my spellbook, I wasn't exactly given that." He frowned. In truth, he had received very few gifts in his time, and none of them were particularly noteworthy. They had been either things like food or money, interchangeable things that you didn't hold onto for too long. Jub's ears were drooping slightly as he was starting to think he'd have to admit to his new friends that he didn't have any fond memories like that...

... then he remembered Gabriel giving him his bag of pixie dust back at the Carnival, the bag he still had among his belongings. It had been a small thing, and he'd forgotten it not long after, but it had been nice to get given something like that out of the blue.

Of course, he wasn't sure how comfortable he felt admitting that to his companions. They might make fun of him. He opened his mouth to lie and say he couldn't think of anything but instead... "Well, there was that pixie dust Gabe gave he me at the carnival," he said. "That was pretty nice." Once he realised what he had just said, his face flushed. "Ha ha... wow this is really good food, ma'am, what's your secret?" he quickly said before proceeding to stuff with face with food, praying to whatever gods were currently listening that his friends would ignore what he just said.

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I'll wait for Vertigo's next reply before Garrock responds.

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@XxFellsingxX
Just checking real quick, now that Shieldwing knows of Skobeloff's bravery, Skobeloff now has a friendship gem from him, yes?

@rush99999

I'll go ahead and say 'yes' for now, since Digi said Shieldwing would approve if Skobeloff told the full story.

On top of that, this is a reminder to everyone that if you see one of the other PCs displaying your character's virtue, feel free to mention that you're giving them a friendship gem.

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Once he had gotten over the surprise of Fellwing's sharp words, Garrock's frown morphed into an outright snarl. Clearly, the Seer had hit a nerve. "If I had had my way, whelp, I would have come here by myself to sort out this mess," the bearded dragon said, his tone implying it was taking all his restraint to keep himself from shouting. "Or at very least with an older, more experienced clutch. Thanks to current events and the wisdom of our omniscient council, however, I am forced to play chaperone to a bunch of flightless, senseless rawscales who spend more time conversing with elementals and fairies than actually doing their job." His tail started to lash about in irritation, uprooting several small plants and sending a few pebbles flying into the water. However, after a moment, his tail stilled and he rose to his full height, taking a moment to collect himself before continuing. "And need I remind you, Kebros, as your chaperone, I will be reporting to your sponsor and all the council about your work here. So I'd cut the backchat if I were you, unless you want a particularly scathing review from here on out."

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@Vertigo I will never not love Fellwing's sheer lack of respect for Garrock. She is absolutely done with his grumpy old-timer nonsense, and I am here for it.

Just a note: in-universe, the term 'drake' is used for young dragons. Adult dragons are just, well, dragons xP