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[ghostlighter]

[The Griever suddenly appears on the Plane — but he's not alone. Pinning him to the invisible floor is a humongous, see-through purple and blue dragon (with a golden amulet tied around its neck). Its voice is loud and booming.]

NO HURT.

I-I get it! You can— get off now! [The Griever struggles under the heavy claws for a moment, while the dragon pulls back, intent to breathe fire and end him once and for all.]

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[ghostlighter]

[Wtf indeed. The Griever struggles, but manages to throw one of the claws off before he launches into the air and gives the dragon's long neck a hard shove.]

Are you just going to stand there?!

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Staggers slightly and then tries to grab him again.] NO HURT.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Starts glowing gold, and pushes his hands together a moment before flinging something very small but rapidly-growing. It's almost invisible, but it shimmers in the light, and when it connects with Henrietta's claw, it pulls it to the ground, trapped under the Crystal Net.]

[Then, to Griever,]

Get behind me.

[ghostlighter]

—what? [He moves out of the way slightly, but stays in front of the dragon.] What are you going to do?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[She thrashes in frustration, roaring and trying to shoot flames at them both.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Teleports in front of The Griever, throwing up a Crystal Wall in time to deflect the fire.]

That, mostly.

[ghostlighter]

[Suddenly, he realizes how much he misses orbing. He automatically brings a hand up to block the light out of lack of anything better to do.]

... I was going to do that.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[She howls as the fire rolls back against her, closing her eyes tight until the billow of green dissipates.]

NO HURT. NO HURT.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Moves the wall closer to the dragon thing and bends it, effectively fencing her in]

What, dare I ask, brought about this situation?

[ghostlighter]

[He watches in apprehension, then shakes his head.] I think it's that amulet. It transformed her, when she got upset at something. I need to get it off.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Slams herself against the barrier and snarls again as it strikes back, smashing her against the plane.]

[lamb_of_gold]

And who, praytell is 'she.'

[ghostlighter]

Her name is Henrietta. She's... just a little girl.

[lamb_of_gold]

....

That beast is Henrietta?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Huddles into a snarling ball, glaring near-invisible walls.]

[ghostlighter]

... Yeah. The dragon is Henrietta. Now can you help me get that amulet off and maybe turn her back?

[lamb_of_gold]

[Sighs, gets closer, places his hand against the wall]

Henrietta? If you settle down, I will help you.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Bulls forward, and then staggers as the wall bounces the attack back at her again.]

NO HURT.

[ghostlighter]

Wow, I never thought of trying that.

... I don't think she can really hear you.

[lamb_of_gold]

[>/] Henrietta, nobody here will be harmed. [Reaches his hand through the wall, trying to pet at her muzzle]

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[CHOMPING AT HIS HAND.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Teleports out of the way before he becomes a snack, rematerializes on her back]

[ghostlighter]

What are you— [The Griever phases and pushes at the shield. It's like working against a soft clay, but makes it through and moves in front of the dragon, powering up some red energy on one of his fists, ready to defend himself.]

I said I don't think she can hear you!

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Tries to rear up and smash Mu against the Crystal wall while taking a swipe at Chris with her tail.] NO HURT. NO HURT.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Lets the wall drop, and crouches, grabbing her neck and CLIMBING HIS WAY OVER to try and get at where the amulet is tied]

I heard you very well but... [Grunts a bit to hang on]... I dislike resorting to violence.