Mara stood up and cast a fireproof spell so the drake couldn't burn him or his clothing, cloak included, although there wasn't much of that left to speak of. The next thing she did was touch the tip of his sword with her hand and spoke to it casting another spell. This one would make it sharp enough to pierce dragon scales.
"This should make your sword capable of cutting the dragon's tough hide." The third thing she did was look at Murdell and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek for luck.
"For luck!" She followed him back to the drake and waited.
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