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[If your character is lucky, they might spot a new creature in the skies for a few days. It seems that while Eleytheria has been staying in the mountains, he has discovered that he can in fact change his shape. However, his shape-shifting ability is not as free as he would have liked. Even so, he is glad to be able to use a more familiar body.

You'll find a gold and white dragon, serpent-like and graceful, circling over the village and the forest and leaving a breeze in his wake. While ordinarily this dragon would possess four small feathered wings, in Luceti he now has an extra pair - the pair that render him vulnerable. While he might be large and perhaps intimidating to some, Eley possesses no altered powers in this form and is purely enjoying an aesthetic difference. It brings him closer to his spiritual origins and reminds him of home... He had spent so long as a human now, perhaps this was what he needed. A chance to find a little freedom even if in this enclosure it didn't seem like much.

The dragon will be resting in various spots around the forest and mountains and just outside the village too, giving the people of Luceti a chance to approach if they wish.]

(OOC: Eley dragon will be here for a few days~ He won't be doing anything in particular since, save from flying, his powers are the same as usual, but if you want your character to go poke him then go for it! Also I have a WIP reference here. Sorry, no icons, you'll have to use your imagination. ): )

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[While he was outside, Tsuzuki wasn't lucky to see Eleytheria while he was in flight. However, he was fortunate enough to see the gold in his scale reflect the sun, once the dragon was resting. It was enough for him. Unafraid, he walked towards the mythical create, curious to meet the new feather.]

[Hearing someone approach, the dragon turns his head... to find Tsuzuki coming towards him. He doesn't seem particularly wary either. It was an interesting reaction, having someone approach him with no trace of fear. Eley watches him just as curiously, his tail lashing slightly.]

Do you always approach gods with such little fear? [He asks, his voice resonating in Tsuzuki's mind.]

[The booming voice in his head is a new thing. In Tsuzuki's experience gods use their mouths to speak, just like mortals. He ducks his head a little shyly. before looking straight into Eley's eyes. Up until now, the dragon hasn't given him a reason to be afraid. That says a lot. He hadn't even considered that he should be scared.]

[Then again, dragon can be fickle. He remembers how burns feel. That's the only reason he hesitates, before coming closer.]

Only the best ones. Your scales are so pretty!

[As much as he might have flaunted his power in the past, Eley had become rather more tranquil since those days. And of course, being a friend, he wouldn't harm Tsuzuki no matter what form he should take.

He still notes his hesitation however. He might not show it but he's a little amused. He can't say he doesn't enjoy the praise either. If it's possible for him to look proud as a dragon, he's likely doing so now.]

Hm. You are fortunate to view them so closely. Even my old people would not come this close to me. You choose flattering words as well. Are they really so pleasant to you?

[If his voice reminds him of Eley, Tsuzuki doesn't connect it to the face. Not yet, anyway. He finally comes close enough to touch him, and he takes the opportunity to hold out a hand to him, palm upturned.]

Yes. It reminds me of that.

[He points upwards, to the white clouds and the sun. The gears in his mind finally starts to work then.]

[The dragon tilts his head before looking up at the sky. Ah yes, of course it would remind him of the very thing he gives his life to. He looks back to Tsuzuki now, hesitating a moment before lowering his head to rest his nose against his hand.]

There is a reason for that. Have you not recognised me?

[His hand caresses the dragon's nose, the cool scales under his fingertips only reminding Tsuzuki about how real this is. It doesn't get any less awe-inspiring to touch a dragon, even if he's done it a few times already. He brushes his hand up between Eley's eyes, before finally touching the hard, long horns.]

[He looks straight into the striking blue eye of the god, reminded strongly of someone else. It couldn't really be, could it?]

You have the same eyes as a friend of mine.

[His expression turns almost serious as he ponders the alternatives. In the end, he realizes he doesn't know that many gods.]

Are you Eley?

[Eley wasn't used to the touch. None of his worshippers had ever come close enough to touch him before and even now he was a little hesitant about it. But... he trusted Tsuzuki, so he let him explore his now reptilian face to try to make sense of who he was interacting with. His fingers were gentle so it actually surprised the dragon a bit to find that he could call it... pleasant.

And finally, he spoke his name.]

Yes. I am Eleytheria. This form is more akin to the one I would take in my homeland. I feel much more comfortable in this body.

I knew it!

[The tentative brushing then becomes a full-fledged hug. Or as much of a hug one can get when the other person can't wrap his arms around the neck properly. Some of the scales prickle his skin, but he doesn't mind.]

You should have told me before. This is excellent.

[O-oh well! Eley can't say that he's used to being hugged at all, even in this form. In fact he's not sure if it's something that's ever happened before. If he was capable of blushing through his scales he probably would be. He might have jumped a little too, pulling his head back as the man attempts to embrace him.]

Ah... it... was not something that had crossed my mind just yet. I was not sure if it was even possible here.

[Ahem... now what does he do?]

[He takes the uneasiness with some grace, patting the scales and gently releasing the dragon from his hold. Maybe next time their hugs will be better, if they practice. :D Tsuzuki sits back on his knees, placing his hands respectfully on his thighs.]

Was it difficult? I had some problems with my powers when I came here, too.

[Eley's sure he'll get used to them in time... maybe he'll even realise what the point of them is and be able to reciprocate~ Right now though he rests where he is in front of Tsuzuki, relaxing somewhat.]

Yes... it seemed to take a great deal of energy and effort. I am sure it will not be a permanent change unfortunately... and I doubt that I can transform too often in the future. But perhaps it will help someday.

[Then again, getting to hug a dragon is a pretty big deal in itself. It's not something that needs to be reciprocated to be enjoyed. Tsuzuki tucks his wings close to his body and sits down.]

You know, that makes sense. The gods I knew usually only showed their other side when there was danger around. It's too much work to just change for fun.

[Those words peak Eley's interest, that there were other god-like beings out there who seemed similarly inclined to taking other forms.]

Tell me more about these gods of yours. What relation to you have to them?

They're my best friends. Practically all I have of family by now.

[He looks towards the horizon.]

I really miss them.

...

[Eley missed only a few people lately and most of them had been here in Luceti, during his absence. Perhaps it was now that he realised just how lonely Tsuzuki seemed.]

I am sure you will see them again soon. I feel they are lucky to have someone like you to call family.

[Tsuzuki did feel isolated in town. Isolated and often left alone. It was something he had come to accept, even if it hurt sometimes.]

I hope so. The first thing I'm going to do then I get home is to visit them so I can give them hugs.

[Eley's sympathy doesn't go unnoticed, just like water is impossible to ignore for a thirsty plant.]

What about you?

...is that what you do when you meet someone again after a long time?

[He might be asking for later, if that really is appropriate. He looks a little confused at his question though.]

Me? What about me do you wish to know?

Yes. Especially if you're close to them.

[He considers.]

If you were able to go home right now, who would you look for?

I see... [Though it may not be appropriate for a Spirit to embrace a human like that. Even so, he'll bear it in mind for the future.

He ponders Tsuzuki's question though... what would happen if he returned to Aether now?]

I suppose I would return to Agkelos and... find the King. I would have much to talk about with him.

[There's a sadness to his voice at the mention of this person. Of course Eley's been reassured that everything should be as he left it if he returned, but that didn't mean the inevitable wouldn't happen one day. Someday soon.]

The king? What would you tell him?

He is somewhat more... open-minded than the other Agkelons, especially in his later life. I am sure he would enjoy my stories of another world and the people I have met here.

He is... coming to the end of his life. Stories are all he has now since he can barely stand to go outside for too long.

Then he should be given good stories.

[He folds his hands in his lap, thinking.]

When you say open-minded, what do you mean exactly?

[He gives a slow nod at that before lowering his head and resting it on the ground now to relax. Obviously he doesn't see Tsuzuki as a threat since he feels he doesn't need to be watched all the time.]

...the Agkelons were a race born to preserve peace between all of the major kingdoms of Aether. Their trust was betrayed a long time ago and they became cut off from the rest of the world. After... I took them away, they became even more isolated and declared themselves a pure, superior race, better than those on the ground.

I too followed this line of thinking... It is only recently that things have changed somewhat.

[It's a comforting feeling, to see that someone is so at ease. Tsuzuki can't help himself, he starts to stroke Eley's head.]

You don't feel pure anymore?

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