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squidragon Four Imperials slowly approach the decathlon area side-by-side. Two seem to be supporting a third.
The Gold-and-Chocolate dragon speaks first, taking a step forward, carefully - very carefully - removing his support from the dragon beside him. "I am entering with the encouragement of my brother, as a memorial to days past." He dips his head to the dragon on his left, who nods slowly; his breathing is laborious. Clearly, the walk from the Saternalia hub to the Decathlon area has taxed his strength.
He produces a card with his information on it and then withdraws, all his attention once again focused entirely on his brother.
Decathlon Entry wrote:
Dragon:
Dragon Name: Gilbert
Dragon Pronouns: He
Dragon ID#: 13515149
Dragon Breed: Imperial
Length: 22.98 m
Wingspan: 22.14 m
Weight: 6365.53 kg
The White-and-Mulberry Imperial glances over his shoulder as the two brothers make their way slowly out of earshot. "I am entering as Gilbert's back-up," he says stiffly, handing over his information card and retreating.
Decathlon Entry wrote:
Dragon:
Dragon Name: Akos
Dragon Pronouns: He
Dragon ID#: 13611341
Dragon Breed: Imperial
Length: 24.95 m
Wingspan: 24.7 m
Weight: 9319.08 kg
Only the female Imperial is before you now, and she smiles ruefully. "Ghislain has been feeling... very discouraged lately. He's as well as he will ever get, I'm afraid." Frustration crosses her face. "
Orvokki and I have done everything we can. But we can't give him back his health. The Plaguebringer has spoken."
She glances over at the three males, now conversing together just out of earshot; nevertheless, she lowers her voice. "Gilbert's been almost as worried about him as he was in the days after the fight. Festivals are hard for them. I was afraid that when Ghislain heard of this competition, he'd fall further into depression. But Gilbert is determined. I suppose that's what inspired Akos."
She looks at him long enough that the weight of her gaze draws his attention. Something passes between them before she continues, "He may not be a very... sociable dragon, but his heart is sincere."
She turns away, takes a few steps towards her companions, then pauses. "We will be camping here. It's been a long journey."