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Part One, Part Two, Part 3

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Hi everyone! It's been a while for me. My production is still going to be shaky for a while, but we're getting back into the groove. Big thanks to u/idaate for spurring me to write!

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[sound] = Optional Artificial Sound Effects

(sound) = Optional Verbal Sound Effects

*sentence* = Silent context. Usually a scripted pause

~word~ = Special emphasis

…All That Wanes…

[dragon stirs]

[fire breathing yawn)

[lumbering footsteps]

Pet? Are you awake?

(yawn)

I thought on it, and you may just be right about your water supply. I’ll work on a spell to ensure nothing too rancid is in it, and maybe you can even…

*small pause*

Why didn’t my wings scratch the ceiling?

*small pause*

Human? Did you cast some spell on the cave while I was asleep? Because I think we discussed that if you wanted to do any magic stronger than bardship, you had to check in with me first.

(yawn)

After all, casting spells you don’t fully understand can be…

*small pause*

Oh no.

[footsteps rush and stop]

[scratching rock]

Come on, come on. It can’t be her!

*small pause*

Active position Dominus, sleeping pyrequal, and… wait, how old am I?

*listener speaks*

Human! You’re awake! I apologize if my scratching woke you I’m just… working.

*listener comments*

Nothing to worry your little head over, now if it wouldn’t be too much trouble, please stand back. I need some room for this spell.

[magic sfx]

Fourth sigil over sunset? But, I slayed Maximillian years ago…

*listener questions*

No, pet, it really isn’t important. I just…

*small pause*

A draconic origin with a chaotic element, that’s it!

[dragon rushes]

*listener speaks*

No, human, I don’t need any assistance! Well, not on a large scale at least.

[dragon stops]

Here! I need you to roll this die again.

*listener questions*

Yes, the one I used to decide your fate. That rune I cast was meant to detect magic. It left a signature of an old sparring partner of mine, and this die is all that remains of him. If his magic is affecting me, then it’s coming from here, and most likely, coming from our original bond. So I need you to re-roll the die and allow me to observe it thoroughly.

*listener asks*

Now isn’t the time for questions, pet. But yes, the result will be exactly the same as the last time you rolled it. We are locked in contract. I just want to see the process again. Maybe then I can figure out what curse Maximillian left me with.

[magic sfx]

That can’t be right. There is no secondary catalyst! The only active condition should be…

*small pause*

Are you doing this?

*listener speaks*

Yes pet, you. Are you doing this to me?

*listener asks*Doing what? Well, you’re either a good enough magician to cheat Detect Truth, or you actually have no idea what’s going on.

*listener inquires*

No, I don’t have time to explain what’s going on. I have to fix this before it gets too much worse!

(shudder)

*listener asks*

Please, hold your questions, pet! I need to focus, and there isn’t much you can do to help me at a time like this!

*small pause*

Why don’t you keep an eye on the die for me? If it starts acting ominously, give me a shout.

*listener comments*

No! I promise I don’t need you to…

(shudder)

Oh Gods, that was a burst, wasn’t it? Pet, sit still! I’ll get back to you in a moment.

[dragon rushes]

Wombs, Willows… Wards! Let’s see…

*small pause*

This might do the trick! Pévian trofasít, sout áki!

[magic sfx]

Dull blue glow, that’s no good.

*small pause*

Maybe if I pair that with a focusing agent it’ll be able to-!

*listener speaks*

Human! I thought I told you to stay put!

*listener states*

Now isn’t the time for you to twist my words, little one! I may be in grave danger, and I cannot split my attention for you.

*listener asks*

Oh? And what would give you an idea like that, little mortal?

*listener speaks*

Always observant, aren’t we? Yes, I am getting smaller. Does the clever pet want a treat for noticing, or will you let me fix this?

(shudder)

Oh, I felt that one! And if the spell is taking a constant effect with occasional bursts like that then…

*listener questions*

No, pet, you can’t help me! I can handle this just fine alone!

(shudder)

Great, exactly what I needed.

[dragon rushes]

Alright, let’s grab an internal and external ward, a few lenses, and an energy reserve…

[objects clatter]

Carving tools, and a heat brush…

*listener comments*

Not now human!

(shudder)

And, some shedded scales of sufficient size. In hindsight, the novelty of making alliterations for my things really fades in critical moments.

[objects clatter]

There. This should be everything.

*listener asks*

Human! Please! Look at me. I’m only… a few of you tall at best. Soon, I may not be able to lift everything here. So I beg you, let me focus on what’s important for a few moments!

*listener agrees*

Thank you. Now, focusing lenses toward the sun… energy reserve opposite that…

[stone scratching]

Seventh column under first hill… positioned to the north star…

(grunt)

Wow, these wards are dense.

(groan)

I don’t have time for this! I need….

*small pause*

Pet! Why don’t you take the heat brush? Rub it across everywhere I carved, and take a few extra strokes on all the symbols.

*listener asks*

Just trust me it’s-!

(shudder)

Now?! Really?

(sigh)

Please just do it, human. I’ll be lucky if I manage to push the wards before I’m too small to move anything. I can’t take the time to brush.

*listener agrees*

Thank you. Now, the wards.

(grunt)

Come on! I’m so close!

[stone slides]

Yes! How’s the heat brush coming?

*listener comments*

Yes, it’s certainly big for you, I know. But I still need to arrange my scales, so please, manage. Maybe you can push it like a broom or something, figure it out!

(shudder)

Scales! I need to move my scales.

*small pause*

One on every pole… a ring around the wards…

*small pause*

In hindsight, I could have made this sigil circle a lot smaller. I imagine that would have helped a lot right about now.

*small pause*

There! All set! Pet, how is the heating coming along?

*listener confirms*

Perfect! Go… somewhere else. Your alcove maybe? I need to-

(shudder)

-be the only living thing in the circle.

*listener stares*

Human! Focus! I know this is probably the first time seeing a dragon as small as I am now, but I am going to continue to get smaller unless we fix this!

*listener moves*

Thank you! Now, I…

[soft thump]

Oh no.

[soft thump]

No, no, no, no, no! I’m not heavy enough to activate the ward!

*listener asks*

I don’t-!

(shudder)

I don’t need help! I’ll just fly up and slam the glyph!

[wings flap]

[soft thump]

[magic sfx]

Yes! That one was close! If I had been any lighter it might not have…

*small pause*

It… The runes…

*listener questions*

It didn’t work. I… I must have messed up the spell or… maybe these scales were too old or…

*small pause*

Maximilian you old snake! I swear, the second I fix this, I am going to burn your grave and dance on the ashes!

*listener questions*

No! I’m not okay! Look at me! I doubt I even come up to your knees! I’m too small to reattempt the spell and even if I wasn’t, I know it wouldn’t work!

*listener asks*

Because my work was flawless! If my defense didn’t work it means the curse is stronger than my best!

*small pause*

Or that…

*small pause*

Or that you messed it up.

*listener speaks*

You did!

(shudder)

You sabotaged the heat strokes, didn’t you?!

*listener denies*

Ugh! I can’t even look you in the eyes to detect the truth! I’m too short! And it’s all-

(shudder)

-your-

(shudder)

-fault!

*listener calms*

Don’t try to calm me down! I’m not some dog! You’re the pet!

(shudder)

You are my pet, and you thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get rid of me, didn’t you?!

*listener denies*

(shudder)

Well, the joke is on you, thief! This shrinking isn’t stopping. Eventually, I’ll be so small that a simple ant would be a colossus to me. And when my fragile state inevitably gets me killed, our bond will ensure you perish too!

(shudder)

Didn’t think that one through, did you?

*listener consoles*

Don’t try to console me!

(shudder)

I don’t need your help!

*listener speaks*

Human, if you have any respect for me, you’ll walk away, and let me die with a little dignity.

*listener grabs*

No! I don’t-!

(shudder)

Oh, what’s the use? It’s already too late. If I’m small enough for you to subdue me with a single hand, then any sense of honor is already gone.

*listener raises*

Human, why are you raising me to your face?

*listener states*

You want me to see if you’re telling the truth? Why?

*listener speaks*

Sure, what better use do I have for my final moments than amusing the one who sealed my fate? Go ahead. Say it. Say you didn’t mean to do this.

*listener repeats*

Wow. I can’t say I expected that.

*listener asks*

Yes, you are telling the truth. I suppose that’s worth something. Plus, I haven’t shuddered in a while, so maybe the spell is actually coming to a-!

(shudder)

Real funny, Maximillian. A spell with a sense of humor.

(sigh)

Human, as you can see, I am at your mercy. Would you please take me to the top of my horde? I’d prefer to fade from existence near it.

[human walks]

Thank you. I… I suppose if you are innocent in all of this, then there is no reason to take you with me. Please, as my final spell, allow me to remove our life bond.

*listener agrees*

Weína, paió.

[magic sfx]There. You’re free. You can leave me here if you’d like. But please, try to refrain from looting my cave for a few hours. I want to be long gone before my legacy is tarnished.

*listener offers*

Yes, I suppose you can stay with me until I go. In fact, I may like to have your company on my way out.

*gold rustles*

Human, are you… cuddling me?

*listener speaks*

No, I don’t hate it, I just… I’ve never had someone to do this with before. Generally speaking, anyone big enough to cuddle me would have been covered in scales and likely very hostile. But you’re… soft. And warm.

*small pause*

You’ll make a fine death bed.

*pause*

You’re right. I haven’t had a burst in a while now. I didn’t want to jinx it, but it looks like the curse won’t make the same joke twice.

*listener questions*

Yes, I am fairly sure it’s a curse. Even if I couldn’t detect it earlier.

*listener asks*

Well… I suppose it could be the die itself. Like I told you, the die was enchanted by a very… let’s say eccentric, dragon. It does have a catalyst in place to ensure that both parties uphold the roll, but I don’t see why that would be relevant. I haven’t been disobeying fate, and you haven’t been punished at all.

*listener questions*

I don’t know. But I think…

*small pause*

No, I’m sure of it. The passive shrinking stopped. Although honestly, being a miniature dragon may be a fate worse than death.

*small pause*

I suppose I could try to whip up a counter if I have a moment of-

(shudder)

Oh, there it is again. Fantastic.

*listener grabs*

Human! Wait, why are you-!

(muffled speech)

Human, what are you doing?

*listener states*

You… you think you know what’s making me shrink? Please, do tell.

*listener explains*

Whenever I’ve tried to do things without your help, the shrinking accelerated, and whenever I accepted your help, it stopped. That’s not really a cause, human. More like, a symptom.

*listener confirms*

Yes, I suppose it still matters. Is that why you grabbed me? To force me to snuggle up until we can think of our next move?

*listener agrees*

Well, I suppose my wings are tied, metaphorically speaking. This would appear to be my only solution, and I doubt I could overpower you now.

*listener comments*Yes, I will freely admit that snuggling with you isn’t the worst thing I could be doing. But if this is going to continue, we might as well head to your alcove. I’m sure you’ll be more comfortable there.

*listener agrees*

Oh, and would you take the die with us? I’m sure that something about it is the cause of my little conundrum.

*listener grabs*

Thank you, human.