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[For those who have seen Temeraire before, the dragon is noticeably more tired-looking than usual, and very nearly pale underneath his dull black scales. Though he is seated comfortably in front of the console, he seems nevertheless agitated: his whiskers are twitching slightly, and his breathing is strangely rapid.]

I was out to the shell's edge very early this morning, since my usual stock of fish had run out, and I could not help but notice how difficult it was to fly, and how much more difficult it became, the higher I went. It reminded me very much of Atamischar: the pressure in the air felt very similar there, and it took me much longer to stay aloft than it has previously.

But that is nothing new; a great many of you have been feeling weak, of late. I will cut to the chase, since there does not seem to be any way around it: the barrier around the turtle is shrinking. I do not think I could venture more than a hundred metres out before I was forced to turn back, with precious little to show for my troubles. It seems to me this must, too, be related to Asti's illness, but as for a cure--I am sorry to admit I have none.

[He pauses, a little awkwardly, clearly unused to asking for this sort of favour.] In the meantime, with my usual supply of food curtailed for the foreseeable future, I should like to offer my services. I have recently completed my lessons with Lieuen, and am fluent in the most common dialect of the kedan language, though I am sure I might puzzle out any closely related dialects, given time; if you have any material you should like translated, with the utmost discretion, pray let me know. Failing in that, I have retained at least a little of my strength, and would be happy to assist anyone where I may.

[Another pause, and he switches off the feed.]

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I can certainly help you when it comes to things like food if you would like, in exchange for your company? There is so much of our friendship we must renew.

[His eyes widen slightly in some distress.]

You certainly do not need to pay in order to spend time with me, surely? It does not seem a terribly good deal, at that.

Well that is where you would be quite wrong on the later point. And you are a friend who could use assistance. That is hardly the same as buying your company.

[In any case? He's going to attempt it because really. It's not right that Temeraire have to worry about things like food right now. There is enough to consider at this point.]

[s-sob]

In that case, I should be glad of both the assistance, and your company.

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My powers seem to be weakening, though my body feels perfectly healthy.

Laurence asked me to speak with you about using some my wind spells to assist your flight, although that may have to wait until my skills have completely returned.

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When I spoke to Asti, he- he gave me something. Ever since that night, I've been able to read the Kedan language, and I may be able to help you translate.

Oh, I should like that very much: though you are right, I do not feel entirely up to flying very much at the moment, and in any case I am sure the barrier will not permit any particularly ambitious aerial manoeuvres, as it is. [An excuse to make himself feel better, of course: the hesitance in his voice says as much.] But I see no reason why we cannot cover the theoretical aspects of it, in the meantime: perhaps you might explain what sorts of spells you can perform?

You have? But that is terribly useful: I only wish I had thought to ask, myself. Can you read more than one of the dialects? I am given to understand there are a great many.

I wouldn't mind- I've learned how to call wind, and direct it in various directions and change its intensity- and I know a variety of things besides weather magic, like healing and battle spells.

I- don't know. I haven't tried reading anything besides the most common one.

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[That's a...that's a dragon. It takes Asbel a moment before he replies, because there's a request that he should reasonably able to help with but...dragon. ]

There's not a lot I need help with, but I can bring some food.

[And get to meet a dragon that isn't trying to kill him!]

[Oh hello, a new face! Temeraire brightens a little, despite his pallor. He is always interested in meeting people, regardless of how terrible he feels.]

Are you quite sure? It is only that I should hate to be a bother, when there is hardly enough food to go around as it is; and it seems to me a much more reasonable exchange if there is some service I might provide in return.

In any case, I do not believe we are acquainted? My name is Temeraire: and yours?

Even if there's a shortage, we're all in this together, aren't we? Even if there's nothing I need help with now, I'm sure I'll need your help someday.

[He smiles back at Temeraire, a bit more doofily then he meant to because wow, he's talking to a dragon, this is really cool.]

Oh, my name's Asbel. It's nice to meet you, Temeraire.

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