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[greatestgood]

Right doesn't mean we'll be happy. [He grits his teeth, angry.] I want to be happy for once.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[He doesn't like this, because he is lying to Gellert on two fronts. Albus is no stranger to telling falsehoods, but if the choice is between the docks and saving Li's life, he will pick saving a life. But he knows that if he vanishes, Gellert will be hurt, and that aches him like a gnawing wound.]

We may be yet. But there are other things we must also take care of.

[greatestgood]

You know something I don't. [He can almost smell the ruse, but he doesn't know what has caused the change.] Are you afraid I will ruin your plans?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

No, that's not it.

[He pauses, and a half-truth emerges:] We need to take care of Li's curse soon.

[greatestgood]

Is she hiding how bad it has become? [He feels cold at the thought.] I'll shift it and we can work on breaking it on me. That's when I'll use the dragon's blood.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[He doesn't answer that first part, because he made a promise -- but the silence certainly lends a weight to it.]

If you think that is the best method, then that is what we will do. And I can ensure it does not go too terribly wrong in the shifting, besides.

[greatestgood]

[He is pale and looking strained. What is to come isn't something he looks forward to experiencing, but...]

See to her, Albus. First and foremost. Then return to me.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[That command aches at him, because he does not know how this will turn out. But he also knows that Gellert is very capable, that he will have more of a chance with magic than a long-cursed kelpie.]

All right. But I will make sure both of you get out of this as safely as possible.

[greatestgood]

You are the only one that can see us to safety. I trust you, Albus, and I apologize for the anger the curse will cause me.

[He will be giving Albus the Elder wand for a reason.]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I understand. And I will not hold against you any foul tempers you may have. I could not expect you to be in good humor while enduring a curse.

[greatestgood]

I will stand against it with all my willpower. I warn you, however, I might be ill after I drink the second potion.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Then I will look after you until you are well.

[greatestgood]

You are too kind to me. Let's hope it won't all be for naught.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

It won't be. Even if it does not entirely succeed, it would still be progress.

[greatestgood]

Keep your optimism; I will need it to see the battle through.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I can and you will.

[greatestgood]

You are truly remarkable.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

As are you. Which is why I shall hold tight to my optimism.

[greatestgood]

I am rash, mad and over confident. Without you, I will do something horrible.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Then I suppose you'd best not be without me.

[greatestgood]

That is the conclusion I have come to, my darling.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Shall I handcuff you to my wrist, then, love?

[greatestgood]

Only if the cuff is soft. I have sensitive skin.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I think I can oblige you that.

[greatestgood]

You seem fond of this solution. I must matter greatly to you.