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Uh-oh. [Action | Training Center]

[There's a problem in the Training Center.]

[That problem is a dragon. Specifically, one that is stuck. Its head is in the Training Center proper, its body in the Secret Area, and its neck is in the passage between the two, which its head is simply too large to transit.]

[It is flailing and trying to pull itself free with enough strength to make the Training Center shake. Its claws, back and fore, rake deep furrows in the ground as they scrabble for purchase and leverage, while occasional jets of fire shoot out of its mouth to roast the vegetation in the center.]

[It is also screaming in the voice of Cadet Maria Cyphert. Except with absolute terror, which no one has ever heard from Maria before.]

HELP! HELP! Oh sweet merciful everything HELP! Aaaaaaaaaaaah!

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Ronnae! Help! I'm stuck!

[The voice sure is. The body not so much, of course!]

[Ronnae frowned, what had caused Maria to turn into a dragon? And manage to get her stuck in such a dangerous position?]

Hold still Maria, if you keep struggling you're only hurt yourself more, or hurt others if you break the walls.

[She moved over to her and placed a gentle hand against her new draconic face.]

Jus' relax for now, I'll find a way to get ya out.

I'm not supposed to be a monster! I'm supposed to be HUNTING them! I'm gonna be hunted and killed!

[She has no idea what was originally on Ronnae's mind, honest! The thought just occurred to her.]

This is just an accident, we know you're not a monster, and if anyone tries harming you, I won't let them. I promise.

[And it was a promise she would keep, if they would not stop at words, she;d make sure they listened to her blades.]

Now, how did this come to be? Did you drink a potion maybe? A spell was cast on you?

I didn't drink anything! And there aren't any 'turn into a monster' spells! I was just trying to fight!

I know of some spells that-- n-nevermind, look. You need to calm down for a moment so we can figure out a way to get you out. If you keep panicking it won;t make things any easier Maria.

But I'm stuck! I'm gonna be stuck here forever!

[She's practically wailing. Maria has never been this scared in her LIFE.]

You won't be! I promise, but I need you to calm down first or I can't help you!

[Ronnae tried to calm her down by placing her hand on her face and rubbing it lightly, trying to soothe her.]

YOU try to calm down when you turn into a monster and get stuck!

[That's a little calmer though. Having someone at least talking to her helps.]

I... Look, Maria, I'm only trying to help you. But I can't if you can't trust me... I need you to calm down so we can see how we can get you out of here.

I can't get out no matter which way I try to go. I'm really stuck.

I can see that, but if you keep struggling you might hurt yourself, or someone else. That's why ya need ta remain calm so we can figure something out.

[Already Ronnae's mind was running with what she could do to help Maria. Maybe she had something in her room, anything...]

I'm trying! I'm trying, okay, but -- I'm really stuck!

[She isn't one for claustrophobia normally, but this sort of situation is enough to make anyone unhappy.]

Well, I can't leave you here and get my tools if I'm not sure you'll stay calm Maria... I don't want you to injure yourself or others while thrashing.

It'll be alright, I promise I'll find a way to get you out, I just need you to calm and settle down.

I'll try.

But - but if anyone tries to slay me, I'm fighting back! I'm not gonna be someone's trophy!

I wouldn't want it any other way, I'd hate for you to get hurt. I'll be back as soon as possible!

[She gave Dragon!Maria a hug on her jaw and ran off, making her best effort to go at full speed without running into someone.

Once in her room, Ronnae hurriedly goes through all her things, tossing clothes, parts, and random objects around in her haste until she finally finds a small gadget.]

Yes! This should work.... hopefully.

[With item in hand, she rushed back down to see if her friend was still safe, and hopefully so she could help her out of her predicament.]

[Something smells burned in the training center by the time she's back. Maria is growling, smoke trickling out of her nostrils and between her teeth, at the seared-black corpse of a T-Rexaur.]

[Ronnae blinks a few times but doesn't think much of it. She was glad that it was the T-rexsaur that had been fried and that Maria was still safe. She walked hurriedly over to her and looked up at her, placing a hand on the side of her face.]

Okay, this might work. I... I don't know about the dragon thing, but this will shrink you down to size and you'll be able to get unstuck. It'll only last a few minutes so we'll have to get you out of here as soon as possible.

Well, whatever I --

Wait a minute, I'm a dragon?!

[Ronnae blinked a few times and tilted her head confused.]

W-well yeah... you hadn't noticed?

I can't see myself!

[She moves reflexively to try to, but only bonks her head off the top of the archway.]

Ow!

[Ronnae flinched at the bump but pulls out her 'World Enlarger']

You might have a better chance once you're smaller, but yes, you're a dragon... Jus' lemme know when you're ready kay?

Wow... Okay, come on, do it, I want to see!

[She seemed much more different than earlier, that was good Ronnae supposed. Without waiting any longer, she flipped the switch on the 'World Enlarger' and aimed it at Maria. It's effect almost instant as it shrunk the girl-turned-dragon into a much smaller version of herself.]

You only have a few minutes, so I'd suggest moving somewhere that can hold yer size.

[Ronnae would follow her of course, to make sure she was okay.]

[She scoots out of the tunnel, but despite Ronnae's advice... she can't help but turn and look at herself.]

I AM a dragon!

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