He can see the truth in such a statement; dragons are not controlled but respected. Proud, powerful beasts give as much respect as they receive. Genji is brought back to his days as a young boy, where he was excited to learn how to manipulate the dragon spirits. However, such a feat was not easy. He had to go through strenuous training in order to know how to understand the beast, respect it, and know not to take its power for granted. The spiritual dragons are passed down through his bloodline, and he believes both Hanzo and his father are better trained at using them. Even with how much Genji has trained, he doesn’t feel as though he has unlocked his true ultimate potential with the dragon yet.
“What a special gift she is. And you speak the truth; dragons are proud, powerful beasts. I have much respect for someone capable of forming a relationship with one such as this.” The ninja tilts his head up slightly to meet the wyvern’s gaze. Though his expression is hidden behind the mask, his body language shows he is both curious and fascinated. Not just in the dragon, but in this woman. She isn’t just any normal person; she must be strong and experienced if she has earned the respect of his powerful creature. She appears to be some type of warrior; he is beginning to see more of those, as more servants and masters continue to show up around this city. “You must be strong if this dragon has chosen you to be her partner.”
When the woman steps aside to presumably let him meet the wyvern, he is somewhat in awe. This isn’t the same as summoning and working with a dragon spirit, whose energy and power has the potential to be much different than a physical dragon. This one is here and has a personality of its own, and it is staring right back at him. He chuckles then at her comment, green visor flaring and shoulders quivering. “Ahaha, oh? Do not worry, I will not steal Marzia away from you.” Genji decides not to reveal much about himself just yet; he is interested to see what this woman and her dragon are like.
Though he cannot feel the air on his face, he can see it slightly fog up the visor. The dragon’s hot breath rustles the long scarf tied to the back of his helmet. He remains still and does not dare act brazenly by touching her yet. He allows the dragon to scent him if she so wishes. Out of respect and habit, he bows his head slightly, until the beast lowers her head and sizes him up with one great eye. He can’t help smirking behind his mask. This is so different, he would never imagine in his lifetime being able to see a dragon so different from the spirit dragons.
The dragon must smell an odd mixture of scents. He is human, but he has many cybernetic prosthetics beneath the armor. However, he thinks he should have been warier – dragons are also instinctual. As her great maw splits apart, teeth bared, he thinks his armor is going to have a hard time withstanding a direct hit from a dragon’s fire breath. He trusts this woman has some level of control over the dragon, even if she claims not to. Perhaps it is their relationship, but the dragon stops in her tracks upon hearing her name.
A warm, static chuckle radiates from him once more and he folds his arms over his chest. “It is quite all right. I would not trust me if I were Marzia, either. I am a stranger, after all. An armored stranger. Regardless, please call me Sparrow. It is a pleasure to meet you and your Marzia.”
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❝ Oh? I am Camilla, it is a pleasure to meet someone so valiant.
Your composure is really one to make mention of. You hadn’t
noticeably twitched in light of Marzia’s intent. So I am impressed ❞ Her hand pets the beast’s cranium allowing for her fingers to press down on the beasts scales. Allowing for a sort of scratching measurement to be had from it. Camilla knows of her favorite spot, a particular scale that was damage from a battle long ago. Beneath it had been sensitive skin, and once Camilla allowed for her hand to reach for it. The beast had melted to the floor, murrmurring much like a kitten purring, ❝ If you don’t mind my asking--What are you? It’s evident that, there is more to you then one may see. ❞
Camilla’s eyes crane down toward the corners of Sparrows armor, she notes once more the apparent tightness of his armor. It almost seemed as if he it was glued to him--or within was just a wisp--a spirit holding around it armor to keep itself together. Even stranger she could feel a sort of presence about him--something strong and existing that told Camilla he was different from herself. The strangeness of it causes for her curiosity to peak and seeing as she had much to ask about. Learning about the new stranger was first and foremost importance in her eyes.
❝ Though I wonder, does it bother you to ask? ❞