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[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.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

You were worried that you did not, Gellert?

[greatestgood]

I'm the sort that questions it far too often.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

You need never question it. You have no equal in your place in my heart.

[greatestgood]

[He is taken aback even if he knows that must be the truth.]

My heart is yours for the taking.