Reporting for Duty (Leon/Research)

[Leon]

It wouldn't take very long for Arthur to grin wildly as he felt he got the upper hand in an arm bar, though Weigrif rolled on top of him and locked his ankle with the free hand, causing Arthur to tap.

"Ow, ow, owwwww. Dang, Weigrif. You are just too strong."

Weigrif would roll the shoulder that had been in the arm bar and help Arthur up.

"One day my Lord, you will be too."

Arthur would spot Eric as he got up.

"Ah, the hero is awake. I was hoping to catch you before you were called back to your own territory."

[Mathew Amtrum]

He would offer the King a small bow as he brought a hand to his heart.

"Then it would seem fortune smiles on us both this morning. For there was something I wished to bring to your attention. Last night after our fight I took a stroll through the woods where I encountered a Qi beast unlike any other. A massive and powerful being, but unlike others of his kind this one could speak. It had a name, and it was clearly sentient. It seems to be the Sire of the Qi Beasts that have been troubling your hunters."

[Leon]

This would take a moment to process and Arthurs face slowly showed it as it fell from the smile into one of thought.

"And what came of this meeting?"

[Mathew Amtrum]

"He was under the impression that you and your people were the same as the Prota soldiers who had been hunting his kin. I have removed that false notion from him, and now he is willing to come forth and make terms for peaceful coexistence between your people and his."

[Leon]

Arthur would look to Weigrif and nod. Weigrif would leave to prepare something or other.

"I take it you negotiated somewhat to see what kinds of terms we would be dealing with?"

[Mathew Amtrum]

"I felt it was not my place to offer terms on your behalf. I mentioned that I believed you would be willing to find a way to coexist and be allies rather than enemies. I do think having allies in the wilds would be a boon to your land to ensure other would be invaders think twice, however."

[Leon]

"How or when do we meet then? I would rather not use you as a messenger if it can be helped. As well, do you trust this being to uphold an agreement like this... Qi Beasts are known to be wildly aggressive and powerful."

Arthur spoke in concern.

[Mathew Amtrum]

"I don't know. I do know that he was civilized with me. Our encounter was non-violent and in my case, I would be willing to deal with him."

[Leon]

"Very well. I'd have you present during the negotiations then?"

He'd ask more expectant than anything else, though regardless of answer.

"Let us make contact then."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"I am honored that you would wish my presence there. I shall grant it. To summon Ragnorak we must simply light a fire and he will come to the smoke. Though before we do that, I am under the impression that you wished to see me for something?"

[Leon]

"Right!"

He'd hit the heel of his palm into his fore head.

"I wanted to know if you could relay a message to one of the Dragons if you would? As I said I find it problematic to have to ask you to be a messenger, but I feel I must relay my thanks for the help to your command as well."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"I believe I can see the message make it to them."

[Leon]

"Excellent."

Arthur would move closer and speak a bit quieter.

"We have a deal, use of our black ops, but use them against innocent people and the Earth Dragon won't be the only one you need to replace."

His face would be serious enough, staring directly at Eric as he spoke, before leaning back and smiling.

"And of course our thanks in helping save the innocent people here."

[Mathew Amtrum]

He didn't so much as blink at the threat, meeting his gaze unblinkingly. He was a good swordsman, but it took more than that to intimidate him.

"I suppose you will just have to trust that I will use them with purpose."

[Leon]

Arthur would tilt his head a bit at the comment, since the message was for a named Dragon and not him, but he figured it was a cultural thing he didn't understand and moved on.

"Lets light this fire then and see what happens."

Arthur would leave the arena to his office and bed chambers to change into something a bit more formal, Weigrif had the men gather some wood and scrap into a pile to set a blaze. Everyone was ordered to keep weapons sheathed unless needed, but even Weigrif seemed unsteady about it, holding his blades sheath instead of letting it rest. Arthur would come back out in ceremonial looking armor covered by noble type robes and trousers. The fire would be lit and after only a short minute or two Ragnaroks hulking form would slowly wander in. Looking around he would spot Eric and the young King, walking with purpose he would stop before them.

"I am Ragnarok, I have come to barter a deal for peaceful coexistence and possible aid against a common foe."

Everyone was rather taken aback by it speaking, let alone eloquently. Arthur would speak up first.

"I am, Arthur Pendragon. Your reasons are heard and accepted. We also wish for the same however, you are the only one we have heard speak before and know your kin to be mostly wild and aggressive, do they listen to you?"

Ragnaroks head would slowly lower and then raise.

"I do not speak with my kin, they Feel my intentions and needs. They obey such things."

Achievement: Negotiator +1 exp