[As expected, the fight is not an easy one. He didn't have an easy time of it the last time he fought her - and she's far stronger now. The Divine Dragon may not have had the easiest victory, but there's no denying that she's way stronger than he is. It's certainly possible she was even holding back given the state of his injuries - several cuts, primarily across his torso and one nastier one over his forearm, but all will be easily healed with magic.

Of course, even if she was holding back so as not to injure him too badly (or kill him), he's still injured and damn if that isn't delightful.]

Hah, more than!

[He moves a hand as if to brush the sword aside - if Alear isn't quick, he'll likely cut his hand on the blade, though that wouldn't exactly bother him.]

Gotta admit, Divine One, I was expecting a fierce opponent, but you've really come into your own! And you even were courteous enough to give me a gift.

[The cuts on his torso are fairly light, all things considered - they aren't bleeding heavily and are more of a sting than a proper painful wound. It's the arm injury he's talking about clearly - he holds it out as if proudly displaying it. His sleeve's been ripped, revealing that yeah, it really is an ugly injury that's bleeding fairly heavily. It's not in a place that would be concerning thankfully(?), but it definitely isn't a fun injury either. Well. For anyone who isn't Griss, obviously, because he seems to be absolutely delighted by it.]