[the dragon let out a low rumbling breath, her wings relaxing to a more neutral position finally]

I am well aware of the attention the core attracts.

[She had been there for some time, after all]

Then we have an accord. I will transport the core and the... shards. Should you require it, I will lend what aid I can as well.

[She slowly backs away, off of the half-eaten corpse of the anklegator, before turning towards her small hoard to gather it up]