Da Vinci vs Baby Dragon

Leonardo was in her workshop as per usual. The events involving Minamoto had come to an end and she could somewhat relax in her safety zone. The crisis wasn't averted but no more blips have come up, and it worried her. The zone was still covered by the dome but she couldn't find where in time that needed to be fixed next. Sitting down in a chair, gloved hand raising to rub along the bridge of her nose. The inventor was tired, and thanks to the efforts of those Masters and Servants she had made a full recovery. But there was no rest for the workaholic. Standing once more papers were hauled toward her so she could read over them, becoming drawn into her work, the Caster didn't even notice the portal opening behind her. As quickly as it appeared the swirling opening of magical energy quickly closed. At this time Leonardo turned and happened to catch it closing causing her to scratch at her head. "Now when did that open? Hmm. Must be a malfunction."[C]

Shrugging her shoulders, gaze once again falling on the papers before her. Once again becoming lost in the task that she had set herself. She was so in tuned with her research, the small scale being, went unnoticed by her. The tip of a tail disappearing behind a wall almost as quickly as it had appeared. The sounds of the workshop were numerous that the first small jingle of a few items didn't catch her attention. After about the sixth time, Da Vinci picked up her head and blinked. What in the world? Sliding the papers away and turning, sapphire colored hues glancing about the room. Nothing seemed out of place, maybe one of the people from Chaldea came in for something and left... as there was silence now. Gloved hand coming up to scratch at her chin in curiosity.. then CRASH! The sound slicing through the stillness like a knife, making the poor woman jump in fright. Stepping toward the sound a slight bit of fear showing in her eyes.[C]

Who or what is it? Now that her curiosity was up, there was no point in standing about. Something important could have been broken. As she moved around the wall, the flash of a tail tip flicking into view told her that it was a what. Now to actually find out the type of what. Ring-around-the-rosy being played. Her chasing it in circles till she finally stopped and turned waiting for it to appear. Sure enough, the ridged head and small horn crown, scaly body, tiny blunt spikes trailing down its spine, and tiny little wings rested against the back of the creature. A baby dragon! Now how did that get in here? Bending down now seeing as the creature stopped and stared up at the Servant, her hand moving out ever so slowly for the other to sniff. It was so adorable. Not like it's killer adult life. Maybe she could keep this one as a pet. Chaldea didn't care as long as no one was being bothered by them. Maybe she could do the whole nature versus nurture thing.[C]

It works with most creatures right? The poor little baby was confused, but seeing no threat it pushed its nose against her hand. Nuzzling it slightly affectionately. Well, this wasn't so... suddenly the head turned and spied something shiny in the corner. Quickly darting off, at the confusion of the Caster, who still had her hand out. Blinking and turning her head, slightly afraid of what had caught its attention, it was a small ball bearing that had fallen on the floor. No harm was done. Needing to get back to work, the inventor stood and once again was at the table. Pouring over the pages as the dragon played like a kitten, rolling the item across the floor. Happy dragon, don't have to worry about anything happening. Though it wouldn't take the dragon long before it got bored. Leaving the ball bearing alone now and starting to wonder, it started to squeeze behind shelves and boxes that lined the walls.[C]

The clamor was catching her attention, and Da Vinci looked around trying to find the little thing. Moving about the room till she saw the tail sticking out from behind her desk. Leaning down and grasping hold she yanked the little heathen out and sighed. "No..." Finger wagging back and forth. "You are not allowed back there." The dragon tilted its head trying to figure out what the other was doing. It playfully nipping at the moving digit. "What am I going to do with you?" Shaking her head the dragon was gently placed back down on the floor and with a foot softly pushed to a more appropriately decorated corner of the workshop. Not wanting anything destroyed. Heading over to her workbench, she had a sword to finish for a certain mage. Not one to break a promise, she sat down and started working on it once more. Small clangs of a hammer being struck to carve into the material giving it a design.[C]

Focused once more she didn't see the dragon start to climb up onto her table behind her and was now searching the surface. Maybe it was hungry and maybe it was just bored, but soon the sound of creaking metal brought her once again out of her thoughts. Quickly turning around and seeing within its mouth the sheath she had completed for the sword. A look of horror crossing her face. Quickly moving over to take hold of the item before it was destroyed. "No, you can't touch that. Now come on... let go..." The dragon giving a soft growl... oh they were playing! Moving back and pulling against the woman, shaking its head back and forth like a dog. The jarring of the movement making her let go and the fire breather hopped down and started to run about the room. In its haste sliding across the floor onto to crash into a stand, causing it to come crashing down with a loud shatter. Da Vinci gave chase all the while calling out to the creature. "Come on now! Stop.[C]

No, don't touch that! Watch out for that..." The string of commands given but never obeyed. What was she going to do? At this rate, her shop would be destroyed! Diving trying to catch it, a hand wrapping around a foot only to be kicked in the face with the other one, which made her quickly let go. "Ow..." Her hand moving to rub against her nose. Scrambling to her feet, she tripped, but regained her balance quickly and once again was trying to catch the baby dragon. The sheath still hung out of its mouth, being coated in the corrosive saliva, thank god she re-enforced it so something like that couldn't harm it, a good idea on her part. However, her floor was not so lucky. If she wanted to know where it went... all she had to do was follow the smoking burn marks along the floor. This was going on too long. Every time she got close it would slip away and another part of her shop would have more clutter added to it.[C]

Slipping now as she dove once again to grab onto the little beast, arms wrapping around it holding it tightly. With much protest the dragon dropped the sheath, it clattering to the floor. Roaring and squeaking with much unhappiness, wings beating fast and feet flailing. She tried her best to hold onto the little thing. "Shhh, its alright but I can't let you continue. I need to send you back to where you came from." The baby seeing that it might be in trouble.. turned it's head to stare up at her. "You are still so darn cute, though." However, those words were spoken in haste, as maw opened and Leonardo was met face first with a tiny fireball. Not enough to hurt her no, but enough to singe off her eyebrows and make her hair stand on end. Face covered in black soot, she gave a cough. If any human saw this, they might have said she looked like she stepped from a cartoon. And in her state right now, she would have probably blasted someone.[C]

Raising her foot, it slammed against the large button on the wall. A portal activated, the large swirling magic infused tunnel opening, and shimmering. At this point she didn't care. Leonardo practically flung the baby dragon through the gate. As it closed she slumped to the floor and looked about her ruined shop. How does Mai ever put up with stuff like this?[E]