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"I don't care what your boss says. It's not happening." Rith stared down the serval in front of it, watching him adjust his uniform collar nervously. "Um... But he said that if you don't comply th-" "He is also aware that I am an immortal and powerful dragon, which is why he sent you." "But-" "I would also recommend that if he wants to make threats upon my person, that he should come here himself and," it said, performatively searching through it's notes, "here it is - *try it.*" "I CAN'T SAY THAT TO HIM!" he squeaked out in a terrified voice. "My life would be over!" The wyrm leant on an elbow. "What's your name - and before you speak, not your *rank*. Your name." "F-Filip." "Filip. Do you agree that this request is moral?" He whimpered. "N-no." "Is your personal safety in danger if you don't follow this command?" "He'd have me killed. Or worse." Rith reached under the desk and pulled out a card with a familiar helix imprint. "These are friends. Find a payphone, call them, ask for Havoc. They'll come with a pickup in 30 minutes to a safe house. If you have family, they'll get them too." He fought back tears. "Why would you do this for me? I'm... Not anybody!" "You're a real person, with honour, and beliefs, that you shouldn't have to compromise to live and love and thrive. This is just the first step to make that happen. The rest is up to you." He nodded, and ran out of the shop. The wyrm pulled on its amber glasses and flicked them on. "ROSE, can you let Havoc know I'm sending another for protection?" "Of course, Rith. Are you trading for this one?" "I don't think so - he looks like, with belief, he can prove himself. He just tried to extort a monster, after all." #tootfic #microfiction