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[Dorian Gray has been doing a great deal of growing up. When he addresses the locket, his expression is set firmly, and his famous youth is only in his features. This is war. And he does not wish for death. So he is short, to the point, avoiding all of the excesses of his normal speech patterns.]

I've produced protective stones as a product of my research in warding magic. [He holds up one: a simple stone, with runes carved in, small, lightweight, very portable.] I have made as many as I could as quickly as possible. It will guard the bearer from the first strikes set against them by taking the damage in their stead, but it can only bear so much—up to a broken bone, perhaps, or a deep but non-fatal cut. Still, it is one more chance of survival.

If any wish for one, you may come to me in the library of Caer Glaem, or I can deliver it to you anywhere in Seelie territory.

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...yeah, you'll definitely have to teach me.

Thanks...trust me, I'll be fine. Let me know what I can do for you though.

[Seriously Dorian you're not getting out of this whole "must repay you for this" thing.]

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You can start by trying not to come to grievous harm in the upcoming battle?

[Primary form of repayment for Dorian's help is NOT DYING]

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[Man, couldn't you make it something easier? There's a slightly grim smile at the request but he nods all the same.]

I'll do my best, okay? Only if you do the same thing.

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[Dorian actually grins.]

I promise, I will be as unblemished after battle as I am now. I swear it on my very soul.