The full wheel

[Anastasia]

Baleruk growls low, "This isn't over yet, whelp," he promises, then turns away from the building.

[Nephrite]

"Come on." Moore gestures as he flies down to the building proper to wait for the 'door' to open.

[Anastasia]

The door opens - large enough for Baleruk to enter as the roof also rises, giving sufficient space for his entry.

He promptly struts right in as Xandra softly exhales, but follows, witness to this entire spectacle.

[Nephrite]

'I figured he'd just take on a smaller form, I admit. I should've known.' Moore says through magic to her as they follow along.

[Anastasia]

Elle stands and awaits, "Baleruk," she greets. "I should have guessed."

Baleruk eyes Elle, leaning in to loom over her. A sniff and another, "You smell like a red dragon with desires to be a golden dragon."

"She rubs off on us," Elle replies blandly.

[Nephrite]

"I assume one of his scales should be sufficient for this?" Moore asks.

He turns and will give an explanation to Baleruk about what they're doing, but he tells Elle if she wants to step in and explain anything more technical, she's welcome to!

[Anastasia]

Elle investigates quietly, a single spell murmured.

"No, they will not do," Elle announces at last.

"What?" Baleruk rumbles. "What do you imply?"

"I imply that despite your age, you are little more than a draconic newborn thanks to your apotheosis and transformation." Elle crosses her arms, shakes her head, "It's just not quite right, and I've already added divine blood to this, so further divine power won't be helpful. In this case the age and longevity are the key component, not raw power."

[Nephrite]

"Oh." Moore sounds a bit surprised, but nods nonetheless. "In that case, I know who to ask. Please, stay here and talk things over."

Moore will head out and start flying, while reaching out to someone he knows who would fit this quite well.

Talinalinas, good day to you. May I come and visit to ask a favor?

[Anastasia]

'In battle. Speak plainly, please, and I will answers swiftly.'

[Nephrite]

It is not that urgent. I would be honored to aid you, if you wish.

[Anastasia]

'It is not -'

A few moments.

'I hear the baying of the chaos wolves. We will talk later.'

[Nephrite]

Well, he's already bothered Io for something...

...Aha! Yes, there is one other dragon that probably wouldn't mind helping out.

He digs in his pack for the ring Sisatar gave him and slips it on to invoke its power.

http://www.soulriders.net/forum/index.php/topic,104121.msg1153153/topicseen.html#msg1153153 if you need a refresher.

[Anastasia]

Thus you appear in the same room as last time, and in an instant Ruby is there. "Moore," she greets warmly, "You need priority service?"

[Nephrite]

"Good day, Miss Ruby. I hope you and yours are well." Moore says. "I am in need of the scale of a dragon - and not any, as I'm sure you can surmise - the older the dragon, the better in this case." A smile follows that. "I thought if anyone might know where to find one, it would be you all."

[Anastasia]

"We can provide that," Ruby agrees, "Does it matter if the dragon is living or deceased?