"Of course it is, if only for the rarity. A dragon does not offer cooperation often."

"And orcs don't oppose the Dark Lord often."

"I'll accept; it seems a more efficient use of my time, anyways."

"Good."

"I do still have a duty to see my new friends here safely to Moria, though."

"It is not much further."

"Then it won't take me long."

"Very well. Off with you, then." She walks over to the side, off the road.

She snorts and glances at El and Bellona.

Guess they should go?

She leads them on.

"Well," El says quietly, once they've gotten some distance. "That was... fun."

"Sorry about that."

"I don't think it was your fault."

"Just luck, yeah. Still, I was telling the truth when I said Moria's not far. Unless you two want to throw your lot in with the dragons."

"What do you think, Bell?"

"The dragons do seem interesting... And Agon said they know some magic, right? But it might drag us into the war, and give us less time to work on our alchemy."

"I think our alchemy has to be the priority."

"Yeah, I'm thinking that too."

"So we'll skip the dragons. For now."

"Alright." She starts continuing to Moria. "I might see if I can get special permission to enter Moria. Come check on the two of you sometime."

"That might be nice."

"See a friendly face, cause a bit of chaos... Sounds fun."

She laughs.

"Please remember we'll be in an enclosed space."

"I'll only cause social chaos. Promise."