The thing about dragons...

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 105357

"Agreed." Minestus produces an amended declaration which they both intend to sign after Astra has read it carefully...

"I went into more detail," said Minestus, "just so everything is spelled out and you have no further... concerns."


With this contract the undersigned, Draconic High Magus Minestus (referred to hereafter as 'The Dragon') and Princess Astra of Aqualaria (referred to hereafter as 'Astra') enter into an agreement of initially not less than one year. At the 11th hour of the last day of the last year of the contract both individuals will be summoned to renew the contract for an agreed upon length of time. Neither can be coerced, and the terms in this contract carry forth into the new contract. If either party wants to change then contract and the other disagrees, this contract becomes null and void with the exception of any 'in perpetuity' items designated forthwith.

Astra agrees to be the Dragon's assistant, including but not limited to the following areas. Exceptions are specified as well.

One, Astra shall assist the Dragon in any and all magical rites that require an assistant. Belboz will only be needed if a second assistant is required.

Two, Astra shall be the Dragon's travelling companion and associate, providing conversation, discussion, and advice where needed. Astra shall also mind her own business as the Dragon deems appropriate, and cease to give advice when it has been rejected.

Three, Astra shall be a general assistant in the day to day life of the dragon. Paperwork, coordinating calendars, managing minions, etc.

Exception One, Astra shall at no point be required to help manage the dragon's unique challenges when in his draconic form (e.g., dung, grooming, etc).

Four, Astra shall represent the dragon's interest in matters when he is unable to attend, speaking with partial authority.

Exception Two, Astra shall at no point be required to attend meetings of the Evil Dragon League, the Shadow Council, or the Doom Circle. In any case, most of those meetings are all punch and awkward conversations and the occasional murder.

Astra shall wear no clothing during the time of her employ except at the Dragons discretion. She will however be given a piece of magical jewelry that will give her an invisible shield so she is protected during her duties.

Astra shall consume magical mushrooms that cause breast enlargement at the Dragons discretion, with the aforementioned piece of jewelry providing magical support so no back pain results. The Dragon can of course reduce the size if things get too ridiculous (Belboz will consult if there is a conflict). For each mushroom consumed Astra will receive a four gold piece bonus.

Astra will receive five silver pieces per week as a payment in arrears. In addition, while she is in the Dragons employ her entire family shall be unharmed by the Dragon and all aligned with him, and neither shall they be harassed, waylaid, or molested. In addition, the nations of Aqualaria and Alleria shall not be bothered as well while Astra is in the Dragons employ.

Special Addendum, for every five years that Astra works, double that amount of time shall be granted at the end of her employment during which the protection specified above for Astra and her entire family shall extend.

The Dragon also agrees to prioritize finding a way for all of MIM (Minestus Industries Multiversal, a newly multiversally incorporated magical research organization including but not limited to Belboz, Astra, and the Dragon) to cease time and reality hopping and find stability in their home reality once again.

Agrees the undersigned,

Minestus, Draconic High Magus, other titles withheld

Belboz the Deplorable, Necromancer and Arcanist First Grade

Astra, Princess of Aqualaria

finas eth dracolagi


Once they all sign, the scroll vanishes and Astra feels a chilling sensation go from the top of her head to the tips of her toes then vanish. "What was that?" She asks Minestus, " standard magical binding agreement magic?"

Belboz chuckles as Minestus replies, "Ah, well that would be your standard Draconic geas, binding the three of us to the agreement. Which I'm sure isn't an issue as you had no intention of trying to wiggle out of being my assistant in any way."

"Of course not," said Astra with a smile. "I just forgot about the geas thing..."

  1. Now that that is all out of the way, they explore the Starbucks together.
  2. They explore the Starbucks independently. Follow Astra.
  3. They explore the Starbucks independently. Follow Belboz.
  4. They explore the Starbucks independently. Follow Minestus.
  5. Ib, Lots, Reaibn, and Ben walk into the Starbucks. "Well look who it is!" Exclaims Ben, seeing our group.
  6. Everyone is so wired they decide to go to do some exercise, right there in the Starbucks.
  7. A chime sounds, and a voice announces the Starbucks is leaving Nexus Prime in 10 minutes. Do they stay or go?

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