[Serana Fletcher]

SERANA B FLETCHER "People may not be books but they're easy to read." Serana had again taken Amber to outcast island to consult with her cousin after receiving a letter from her cousin about tensions stirring among the other Nobel family of the island, their long time business rivals to be fair. There had never been peace between them and possibly there never would be, but the threat of war was a different story. The details of the letter were vague, but someone on some side had accused someone on the other side of murder. Her cousin was still preparing for her arrival so she figured she may as well check in with a friend on the isle of outcasts. She landed and remained on Amber's back, waving to family that greeted her first and acting presentable as she could with so much on her mind. She stopped at Simon's shop and sighed softly as she slipped off of Amber's back and poked her head into the store, "Simon~" She called out with a fluttery sing-song tone.

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[Simon]

He'd been a nervous wreck since Viggo left his shop just the day before, the threat had been clear, and he was less worried about himself than he was about the little dragon that lived with him. He'd always wanted off of Outcast Island, he just wished it hadn't been in this way, but he wasn't safe here, and he knew it. He'd been in a panic all night as he frantically packed what was most important in travel packs and bags, keeping himself busy was the only thing keeping him from completely giving in to hysterics. It wasn't like it was the first time his life had been threatened, but it was the first time it had ever been so serious, by someone like Viggo, someone who was clearly unstable enough to kill him for no reason.

He jumped visibly when Serana called out to him, turning wide eyes on her, it was clear by his disheveled appearance and his eyes that he hadn't slept the night before, and Pip was at his side making worried sounds as his master sat hunched and shivering in the chair at his work bench, "S-s-s-s-seran-na!" He squeaked out the words, the shaking in his voice made his stuttering worse, "I-I'm s-s-s-so g-glad t-to see you!" He got to his feet, poking his head out the door fearfully before shutting it and locking it behind her, looking afraid that someone might get in anyway.

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[Serana Fletcher]

SERANA B FLETCHER "People may not be books but they're easy to read." Serana worriedly looked her freckled friend over, hands on her hips as she lightly bit her lip, 'Simon, has something happened?" She asked with narrowed eyes, scooping up Pip in her arms and petting his head before putting him on his usual perch of Simon's shoulders. "Who came in here? Were you robbed?" She grabbed the boy's cheeks, checking him for signs of bruising.

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[Simon]

Simon could only nod in response to her question, swallowing a lump of nerves and fear, "u-u-uh huh..." He closed his eyes, trying not to let frightened tears squeeze out. The small dragon let out a soft croon as he was lifted up, nuzzling into her hand and curling around Simon's neck when he was placed back there, nuzzling against his cheek, which brought a soft little whimper from him, "V-v-v-viggo c-came..." His voice was soft as he lifted a hand and ran it over Pip's head, sniffling a little, "h-h-h-he..." He looked down, pulling Pip from his shoulder to hold him close against his chest, "h-h-he said th-the only reason he d-d-d-didn't k-kill me there...W-was because of...The B-b-b-bloodlust symbol on my d-d-ddoor..." The dragon in his arms flicked his tongue over his cheek, clearly concerned.

"I was p-p-p-packing...C-c-cause I want t-t-to leave..." He held Pip closer and whimpered softly, "I d-d-don't know w-w-w-where I'll g-go b-but...Not here...I'm n-n-not safe here..." He looked down at his dragon with a sad expression, "P-p-p-p-pip isn't safe here either..."

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[Serana Fletcher]

SERANA B FLETCHER "People may not be books but they're easy to read." The dark haired woman's eyes narrowed at the mention of Viggo and the threat... and the symbol. What was that man doing in her district? She prayed he didnt find out who she was from when she banked him with stinger juice on the ship... that would set things off horribly for her family. She tuned back in to what Simon was saying, "Leaving?" Came her hurt voice. She understood entirely of the reasoning, given the situation she'd do the same. "Look... no outcast knows this... but this is an emergency. I live on Berk, dragon friendly. The chief is a rider himself, who has personal reasons to hate every fiber of Viggo's bones. I can take you there and we can figure this out?" The offer was nothing light, nor was it easy for Serana to admit. Only her cousin was aware of her double lifestyle... other people finding out could prove to be dangerous... but Simon could be trusted. "You can even live with me, we can set up another store for you. I know plenty that come to me for holes in their clothes, they'd love to have a skilled tailor."

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[Simon]

Simon turned his eyes down and swallowed a hard lump, looking back up to her when she spoke, he hated thinking that he might have hurt her with his desire to leave, but that worry was gone in the next moment when she started to talk about Berk, his interest piqued, "B-b-b-berk?" It was a name he was sure he'd heard before, it really sounded too good to be true, but Serana had never steered him wrong or lied, "Th-th-that sounds p-p-p-perfect..." If it was a village of dragon riders, where he and his dragon would be safe, "i-i-i-is it f-f-f-far?" He looked down over the dragon in his arms, daring to smile just a little hopefully, "h-h-hear th-that P-p-pip? You'd be s-s-s-safe there..." Safe was a nice word, and a feeling that he couldn't ever remember actually feeling in earnest.

His eyes widened a little when she mentioned living with her, and he laughed softly, fidgeting with the hem of his shirt, "y-y-y-you'd r-r-really b-be okay with h-h-h-having me around? L-l-like all the time..." He swallowed and looked down, "it sounds so n-n-n-nice...I...I th-th-think I'd l-l-like that..." Pip crooned softly rubbing his head up against Simon's chin, who smiled softly in response.

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[Serana Fletcher]

SERANA B FLETCHER "People may not be books but they're easy to read."  "Simon, love, I raise dragons for a living. Trust me, you couldn't bother me if you tried. You're a friend, I can't let you go off on your own like this.  She glanced out the door to her dragon and clicked her tongue against the top of her mouth. "I'm going to take a guess you've never flown before... but it's faster, about two and a half days if you include a stop midway." She sighed, "And Amber hardly likes me riding her... ah no matter, I can convince her to let you on, come on then, grab your things. We should leave right away, avoid Viggo if he's still here... no doubt he could be lurking about."

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