[ For several (probably unnerving) moments, Laurent silently stares at Gerome. With the mask off, he can see many things in his eyes: his strength of heart and his courage, his loyalty to his sovereign and the forthrightness of his words. Like this, Gerome couldn't hide anything even if he tried - and he certainly isn't trying to hide a thing. ] Yes - I thank you for your cooperation, Gerome of Ylisse.
I am Laurent, the dragon of wisdom. [ He settles into a more relaxed position, a signal that he too means no harm. ] Tell me - what is it that you seek? For what purpose are you here?
[Yeah. Gerome's younger self would be losing his marbles right now. It's a miracle present Gerome isn't (outwardly) losing his marbles.
Gerome still feels he needs to tread carefully, though. He hasn't offended Laurent thus far, but if it turns out Laurent is related to the book thief in some way, he may end up in the red. Who is he to ask an ancient dragon x times his size to stop taking the books? Or at least procure the books in a less shifty way? He's pretty sure Laurent can do whatever he wants.
Nonetheless, Gerome eyes Laurent's abandoned book.] Mmm. Books have been mysteriously disappearing from many of the villages around the mountain. We have one witness who says it was a shady character in a cloak, but... [He meets Laurent's eyes.] You wouldn't happen to know anything about this?
[ The reaction Gerome gets might not be what he's expecting - instead of lashing out in any angry or aggressive way, or becoming offended by the thinly-veiled accusation, he looks... embarrassed? As embarrassed as a dragon with limited facial expressions can look, anyway. ] Well. I must admit, this is not what I expected to hear. But I am ashamed to admit that I am aware of the mysterious occurrences you're speaking of.
[ The space behind Laurent shimmers with magic, and what once appeared to be a simple stalagmites are now piles of books, some high enough to nearly touch the ceiling of the cave. ] It was not my intention to keep these books for as long as I have. But if you are here in search of them, then I am afraid that time has slipped from me, and for that I offer my sincere apologies.
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I am Laurent, the dragon of wisdom. [ He settles into a more relaxed position, a signal that he too means no harm. ] Tell me - what is it that you seek? For what purpose are you here?
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Gerome still feels he needs to tread carefully, though. He hasn't offended Laurent thus far, but if it turns out Laurent is related to the book thief in some way, he may end up in the red. Who is he to ask an ancient dragon x times his size to stop taking the books? Or at least procure the books in a less shifty way? He's pretty sure Laurent can do whatever he wants.
Nonetheless, Gerome eyes Laurent's abandoned book.] Mmm. Books have been mysteriously disappearing from many of the villages around the mountain. We have one witness who says it was a shady character in a cloak, but... [He meets Laurent's eyes.] You wouldn't happen to know anything about this?
[He is the dragon of wisdom after all.]
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[ The space behind Laurent shimmers with magic, and what once appeared to be a simple stalagmites are now piles of books, some high enough to nearly touch the ceiling of the cave. ] It was not my intention to keep these books for as long as I have. But if you are here in search of them, then I am afraid that time has slipped from me, and for that I offer my sincere apologies.