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*And back to the castle they go, with Icia constantly looking back at the dragons, who are very curiously checking out Alex, and the direction of the pirate ship.*

*Probably a good idea to switch over to Lance's blog now.*

sal reassures her that the dragons won't be going anywhere, and Alex is trying to figure out fun games to play with the dragons. Surely there's gotta be something despite their size.

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Thanks, 'Xander. I'll be back one this one's back with her guy.

*He goes to the Windgesveels and holds both of them for a bit.*

I'll be back soon, you two... play nice with Alex.

Sal, yeah? Help me with Icia so she doesn't fall?

okay, got it!

and he follows to help icia.

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..... alright-.

*Sammy smiles.* Thanks Icia. *Then he turns to Alex.* Though, one of us've gotta stay with these guys.... you want to do the honors, Alex? These guys know me already, might be good to know you too since I bet you'll be helping out with them a lot.

oh, okay, I can do that.

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I'm safe here though-...

Nah, you.. you should go. Windgesveels will be okay-

*She seems reluctant, but looks at Alex and Sal.*

they both seem to just be encouraging her to head back to the castle with them.

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I don't want him to be upset or concerned though....

Why would he..?

He doesn't like alcohol... and this is more than I've had... like... ever...

*She looks down at her feet.*

we'll worry about that later, right now lets get you safe inside.

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*Icia stands as straight as she can.* Thankssss.... who wants to go swimming?

You can't swim, Icia. *Sammy goes to the front of the dragon, gently giving it hugs and pets.*

Never know 'til ya try!

That's gonna end terribly, the only place you're swimming is in an ice bath to sober you up.

let's get you back inside and with your husband.

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Yeah.... probably.

*He walks over to the dragon, looking up at Icia. The Windgesveel turns its head to look at them both, before looking over at Sal again. How intimidating.*

Icia, can you-.. get down?

Oh but Sammy, it's a WINDGESVEEL!!! Remember riding them into battle?!

Yeah- yeah I remember, but we don't want you to fall and get hurt!

Awwwwwwh, but the dragonnnnnnn!

I know, I know! They're gonna be here when you're sober, though, c'mon!

*Icia thinks a bit before she just sighs in a very, very exaggerated way.*

Awwwwwwwwwwwh... alright, comingggg....

*She goes to the side of the Windgsveel's neck and slowly inches her way down... before just sliding down the scales like a very, very steep slide. She hits the beach on her knees, and immediately kneels over face first into the sand, giggling.*

*Sammy just sighs.* Why couldn't it have been Dunite who was drunk...

both sal and Alex help her up.

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I was out on 4 cups- Icia! How much did you have?!

Like... 2 cups? Bit less?

.... HOW THE HELL CAN YOU EVEN WALK?!?! *sighhhhhhhhh* Dunite's gonna get a kick outta this one...

We should have a beach day, its nice out here!!! Can we get the others to the beach? Please?

We'll do that another time- *He holds his face a bit with one hand, thinking hard about what their next course of action should be.*

why don't we get her off of the dragon first..

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... Icia?!

Yeahhh?!

What did you drink?!

The rum!!!

*Sammy's face twists in confusion.*

.. what rum?!

The dark spiced one with the weird captain on the front, with the straight beard and hat with a feather!!!

..... YOU MEAN THE RUM THAT I BLACKED OUT ON LIKE 6 YEARS AGO?!?! THAT RUM?!?!

Yeah!!!!

I- *Sammy pinches the bridge of his nose.* oh my fucking god-

*Icia keeps on giggling, climbing further back on the Windgesveel.*

damn.

Well she's not blacked out so she didn't have that much I think.

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It's fun though, they're huuuuge!!!

*Suddenly she gasps.*

MAYBE WE COULD RIDE THEM TO THE OTHER WORLDS!!!!

I-

..............

..... is that even possible-

*He thinks for a moment, now actually wondering. Windgesveels are huge, both of them together could easily seat all the residents.... and they have insane flight stamina... so... maybe???*

*And then he looks up again, glancing at Sal.*

Is- is she okay???

drunk I think, I don't know what she drank though.

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Sammy, can we ride themmm??? Sal, Sal, wanna ride a dragon?!?!

uh no, no I really dont.

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Hehehehehe- did Raina do this, y'think? *She carelessly stands on top of the dragon's hand, waving her arms out for balance like a bird.*

I..... I honestly don't know- maybe-???

*He wipes his eyes a bit more and puts his glasses back on, before walking up and just... hugging the dragons leg.* But god, have I missed you guys...

and it's nice to meet you guys!

alex looks pretty ecstatic about the two dragons of course.

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*Welp, too bad, he's stuck with the drunk woman and these giant ass things. The others are probably watching from the castle, as the dragon with Alex and Sammy stands up fully, raising its head a bit more.*

*The dragon sniffs him a bit more with a soft growl.*

this was very unexpected timing, that's for sure.

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*Icia keeps climbing further on the dragon, pulling herself on top of its head, while Sammy seems to just be weeping. The Windgesveel raises its head a bit, to which she almost falls but holds on tight.*

WoOOAAAAHAHAHA- SAL THIS IS AWESOMEEEEEE!!! YOU CAN SEE SO MUCH UP HEREEEEEE!!!

o-okay.

He doesn't really seem that interested in the big dragons.

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Well-

Males have larger horns and smaller eyes, 'n female snouts kinda get narrow at the top, while males stay boxy!

*She looks over at Sammy.* Did I get that right, Sammy?

Y... yeah, you did-

Yay!!

*Hes still just in shock about it all... and then he realizes something else.*

...... we have a male and female.... we- we can bring back the species- we can raise a Windgesveel child-

.... *He starts shaking a bit, taking off his glasses and burying his eyes in his hand.*

ah okay.

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*It's actually quite dry, and understandably so... very rough as well. That's gonna leave a red mark for a while.*

Hehehehe she likes you!!!!! *Icia climbs further up onto the Windgesveels face, perching herself atop its snout as it goes cross eyed to look at her.*

*... How the hell can she tell its a she???*

how do you know it's a girl?

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*It sniffs him a bit... then a bit more... and finally...*

*...*

*Liiiiiiick*

*Icia bursts out laughing.*

aaaand this is why he wears goggles.

alex also burst out laughing.