( Their smile widens, they've got a better idea! )
" Ah, I know! That fount of Knowledge character you're all so chummy with. Get them to do it, I'm sure they wouldn't mind one bit! "
" Oh nononono, do not misinterprete my words. I think giving the little one their own body is a wonderful idea! "
" My issue comes with the 'Ultimate Oven' part. Surely there's a better way to do this without using such a... Barbaric device... "
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. . .None as good as this one.
Besides, why would it be a bad idea?
It's a win-win for us both if you ask me :D
( . . .minus the literal Despair child getting free roam of the Cookie World. )
( They giggle, sometimes forgetting how silly dragons can be despite their reputation. )
Well, we both agreed that they need their own body.
So, we plan on doing everything we can to get to the Ultimate Oven!
Luckily, we know where it is, but we need to dispell a barrier.
" Err... Well, I'm glad my methods turned out to be effective for you... What did you two decide on in the end...? "
( They ask, trying to push the conversation away from their blunder as quickly as possible. )
( They suddenly snap awakI MEAN. Return to this plane of existence at the young one's nudging. )
" HUH WHU GUH?! O- oh! GingerBrave right, of course... "
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( Once GingerBrave finally snaps back to reality. They find Lotus Dragon Cookie meditating as well... Their breathing is so slow and serene. Gosh, it's so majestic seeing a master of the art at work! )
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( The two talk for what feels like hours. )
( There was an occasional giggle from the bringer of despair, but otherwise just the whispers. )
. . .Mhm. Yeah? Ok!
Sounds good to me.
( It seems as if they had made an agreement. )
" Hey, you said it, not me. Now come here, I need to see that wound. "
( They turn Lychee around and pull some reading glasses from their hanfu, fussing over the magic laced scar on the Violet Dragon's back and neck... )
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⠀⠀of course i won , though .ᐟ just had .. a bit of an accident , heh . nothin' to do with age . what , you think am' losin' my touch .ᐣ.ᐟ
⠀⠀[ they lightly smack the other with the elbow , feigning irritation . though they are more playful than anything ]
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( After a few minutes, Lotus lets them go, putting away the glasses with a resigned huff. )
" Unfortunately I've got no means of speeding up your healing... If my library were still intact I'd research a way to reverse the spell, but you know... "
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( The Dragon's eyes nearly bulge out of their sockets at the startling noise, they look down at the meditating child and give them a nervous smile. )
" Uhm. Yes, you're doing wonderfully GingerBrave. Now then, just talk to them... "
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Hm. Ok, I can do that!
[ They immediantly go to sit beside Lotus. ]
. . .Uh, not sure how long this will take, but I'll do my best.
[ The moment he started focusing, loud whispers erupted from his dough. ]
" Simply sit and relax. Once you're comfortable enough, simply begin asking yourself questions. Or THEM questions in your case. A classic Socratic debate would be perfect for you two. "
( Sage advice from them, as always. But seriously, who the hell is this Socrates guy?! )
" While your exact case is... Unique... I assure you the answer should be the same as any internal conflict. "
( They sit on their Lotus Flower, getting into a comfortable pose for meditation. )
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Ah. Right.
[ They rememver the last time it decided to take over, of which let willingly let happen. ]
But how am I supposed to make peace with something like. . .them?
No matter what anyone says, they don't seem to listen at all.
( A fin is placed on the kid's heart. Small black flames flicker at their touch. )
" Of course, there's nothing wrong with a simple chaos. But I imagine the last thing you'd want to do is clean up after them. "
" Tsk... Here I was trying to sound sage and wise... Oh well... "
" The Ultimate Cookie, naturally. Any power I granted you is something they could use for mischief the next time they choose to come out and play. "
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