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[likedtheodds]

This is the first time he's ever seen such a thing so close to him, but Gwaine knows what it is. Without question, he knows what it is. He's heard about dragon eggs, but the last he heard, Uther had all the dragon-lords so terrified that they were holing up whatever was left and tucking them away. While Gwaine isn't exactly Uther's best mate, the King hadn't exactly been wrong to fear the creatures. He hates dealing with wyverns -- which are bad enough -- and they're just the littler kin of the dragon.

So here he is with a dragon's egg. He's taken the small object to the beach, sets it on a stone, and lifts his sword from its sheath. This is not something that should be let to pass. If he lets it hatch, who knows what havoc it might wreck upon the island? Yes, he knows the tales -- it takes ages before a dragon grows to an enviable size -- but he doesn't want to take chances.

"I'm sorry, little thing," he says, lifting his sword high up in the air. "But this is for the best."

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[likedtheodds]

He falters, not expecting her to have spoken of herself in such a dismal way. He sees her as more beautiful than the queens of certain kingdoms and couldn't fathom ever wishing harm upon her. Still, her words take root, and he turns to look at the creature's shelled home once more.

"What will I do with him if he becomes villainous?" he asks, betraying his intentions to spare its life.

[bothgodown]

This gives her hope. Perhaps she is reaching him and the creature in the egg shall be spared. It is a large, unknown thing but she cannot let it die without trying.

"Then I shall help you cast the beast out," she assures him, a determined smile on her face as she looks up at Gwaine's face. "But we shall deal with it then, not a moment sooner."

[likedtheodds]

"Promise," is all he says. He wants it of her before he gives his word, but once he vows it, it will not be something he readily gives up on. "If you promise, then I'll vow to keep it safe until it's earned judgment."

[bothgodown]

"I promise."

The ease with which she makes such an oath does not surprise her. These are not the sorts of things that should be pledged lightly, but Miranda believes that regardless of the creature that is waiting to be hatched she must do it. Hopefully it will not end in such a way that she would have to agree to slaughter something. "You have my word. I solemnly swear it."