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lan wangji
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( One of the many, many moments of its kind. )

The frost breathing dragon.

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You have a chained an immense dragon.

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No, but I helped bait her away. The anchoring was an unexpected Jon effect!

She's mad at the Clawer.

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Wei Ying. ( Deep breaths. ) We cannot retain a dragon.

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In which sense do you think we'd retain her for long?

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She cannot accompany us in travel.

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She'll have to fly ahead, I agree. Which we can suggest to her. I'm not sure she wants to sit all that close.

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Wei Ying. She is too large.

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Lan Zhan, I'm not suggesting we take her in forever. We're taking her out of the siege.

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And then?

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Consult with the group when we have breathing room after leaving this place.

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Because they oft heed me.

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Lan Zhan. ( a pause. ) Heart of my heart. They don't really heed anyone, but if it makes the most sense, I'll speak along with you. You should know that.

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You will prevail over Five and Beitang Moran?


( Liar. )

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It's called understanding what it is they value most, and how to approach them. How to showcase what makes more sense than flying Irenia like a kite. It's the exact thing neither of us really enjoys.

( a pause. )

Politics.

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( Nearly hissing in the background. )

Muddied waters.

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Soul of my soul, these waters have been silty since Master Scorpion first took us in hand.

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You have noticed? You ever resort to loving names when you want something.

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Or when indulging, ah? Credit to all sources of inspiration.

We're heading back now. See you in the night?

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Do not ride the dragon.

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... Lan Zhaaaaan!

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No.

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You wouldn't come with me? Not even once? For sunrise?

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She is not as your mount of Serthica.


( .............this is not a 'no.' )

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Lethe is sweet and in all her current health also very lively!

Irenia requires much more respect and negotiation to approach.

( they're going DRAGON RIDING at an especially beautiful time of day he figures appeals to his husband )