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742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Cazan - 18.Feb.21
Cazan was busy packing and not busy flying with Malvayth, and of course this was a problem. She should have been practicing with her! Even if she was so full of eggs it should have been fine to take a ride, Mal knew how to be gentle with her precious rider after all! Still she supposed there would be plenty of flying for the both of them soon when they went to their new home, and Cazan promised to go flying even more after she clutched so for the moment the gold had stopped pouting and sulking to go entertain herself in another way.
So she made her way to the weyrling barracks to check on her prizes to see how they were doing now that a few days had passed for them to get used to their new mates. And Malvayth was still so proud of her little clutch! They had all hatched into handsome and pretty little things and had been quick enough to find their partners and even some were grumpy or clumsy or perhaps a little shy they were all wonderful in their own way she was sure. After a lazy set of circles to squish the snow down she settled into a comfortable lounge outside of the barracks and let out a cheery chirp as she announced her visit.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Zahrah - 18.Feb.21
She wriggled a little to find a more comfortable spot and crossed her dainty forelegs. There, that was much better. Much better indeed.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - A'mos - 19.Feb.21
He didn't think she was itchy, she didn't feel hungry yet since the last time he'd fed her, but it was possible that he was still too sleepy to pick up on any of that. The little green wiggled a little and gave him another nudge.
"Oh sure thing. Let me pull on a shirt and we can go see." A'mos let out another yawn as he sat up and pulled on his clothes. Fayath gently tapped her claws on the floor as she paced around in narrow circles until he was ready to go and then stuck close by as he walked her outside to go meet with Malvayth. A'mos found a section of wall to lean against and watch from as Fayath squeezed behind his legs to cautiously peek around from behind them.
Fayath eyed her mother warily for a moment before she chirped.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Qu'va - 19.Feb.21
They had been learning the hard way the last few days that Dalsuth wasn't meant for standing still. It seemed like his entire being rejected the idea and he always eventually started to lean to one side and then topple over. And then when he had to give in and sleep, it resulted in him sprawling, as if he was hugging the ground to keep from moving. It was kind of cute but did draw attention to them regularly and N'lis squirmed every time.
Currently neither of them were asleep, having just finished up tending to some itchy spots. Others usually had nap time next but Dalsuth usually needed to burn off a bit more energy and ran around a bit. They were about to do that when Dalsuth stopped, head tilting, and N'lis thought he was going to tip again. Instead he chirped excitedly and started prancing on the spot.
N'lis' own excitement increased and he nodded. He hadn't been able to see the gold since he Impressed but knew she was proud to have him bond to one of her babies. Now he was able to properly show him off. "Of course! Out we go," he ushered his dragon out, though Dalsuth never needed the encouragement and once outside, he zoomed around the others, prancing and being genuinely happy. N'lis was reminded of some of the dogs they had on the farm when he was little and the way they jumped and barked when having fun outside.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - A'ryn - 19.Feb.21
Another oiling. Seemed like the tenth one already today. Wringing the excess out of the cloth, she bent down to work on Jenath’s foreleg, paying particular attention to the parts that seemed the most abused by the frozen ground and still somewhat chilly weather. Jenath crooned, eyes sliding shut in the pleasure of it. Aederyn swore the green was already getting bigger. Or at least taller. Over the past few days, it seemed that every one of Jenath’s meals went to lengthening her already long limbs instead of filling her out. Well, that would happen eventually. Every dragon was more than a little different, that was for sure.
Jenath lazily opened her eyes again, warbling to her girl.
“Of course, Jen. Give me a moment.” Standing, Aederyn worked sore hands into even more sore legs, trying to coax the muscles into releasing so she might walk more easily. Something in her back popped with a crackle, and, with a satisfied sigh, she followed after her green.
Jenath practically danced out the door, and yet, in having figured out how to keep her wings off of the ground, she seemed to have forgotten how her own legs worked. The redhead reached down to catch her silly creature before she tumbled, righting her and making her promise to slow down and stay close. A flurry of activity surrounded a very familiar gold, and Aederyn grinned. “Come Jen, let’s go say hello to your mother!” Her proposal was met with an enthusiastic chirrup, and they made their way to join the knot of dragonets and their people.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - V'lis - 19.Feb.21
"Huh, where's everyone else going?" V'lis murmured as he rubbed some more oil onto Pharalth's belly. The brown cracked open an eye to look at him before answering,
V'lis let out another sigh, knowing how much his dragon hated the ceiling and everything else about the weyrling barracks. "Come on then. I'll finish this up and grab a coat and we can go find a spot off to the side." Once he'd finished up they headed out, Pharalth immediately letting out an irritated growl as he quickly zoomed past his siblings to get past them into some open space off to the side. He gave V'lis a glare for daring to casually stroll along instead of running to catch up to him. "I'm too tired for running, Althy."
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Cazan - 19.Feb.21
Malvayth looked upon her collection of babies, rumbling softly in delight. She had won all of these pretty things with their yellow and gold bellies! She supposed she wasn't entirely sure what else to do with them now that they were out of their shells, except check to make sure they were doing fine. The gold quietly peered at them all, the tip of her tail twitching as she eyed one after another. Yes, they were all absolutely gorgeous, she decided. She really had won her game quite well.
She turned to the little gold, head tilted as she considered the question.
With a nod to the shy little green Malvayth chirped,
Seeing N'lis was an absolute delight and she eagerly responded to Dalsuth.
Mal gave another pleased chirp at all of her little baby prizes, tail tip very carefully twitching. Even her grumpy brown was there! She gave him a soft chirp, but let him be by himself with his rider. So long as they took care of each other they would probably be fine, but she supposed that applied to all of her babies. Feeling especially wise she decided to say that part aloud for them all.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Qu'va - 19.Feb.21
Dalsuth gave another chirp of excitement as he learned someone else shared their special day. It seemed like only the coolest people hatched on that day and he was okay with that! N’lis chuckled softly under his breath as he watched his dragon interact with Malvayth but startled when she spoke directly to him. It wasn’t unusual and they had had many conversations since the day he was brave enough to approach the gold pair but he hadn’t expected it then. She was clearly there for the babies and N’lis was fine standing back and letting them interact for a bit before the hunger or sleepiness drew them away.
He knew Malvayth was happy for him but hearing her say it made his eyes water. She was one of the few dragons that spoke with him and he never felt foolish around her no matter what he confided in her so her happiness and praise meant almost as much to him as R’nya’s did. But then she had to remind him that she would be leaving for another Weyr any day now and the tears did fall as N’lis forgot there were others around and he ran up to Malvayth to throw himself against her side in what counted as a hug considering their sizes. But it wasn’t the first time he had done such a thing but it very well could be the last.
“Thank you for being you, Malvayth. I’m going to miss you.” He didn’t know what else to say, especially in front of his classmates that he was now very much aware of and slowly stepped back from the large gold. Dalsuth was right beside him instantly, leaning against his side in comfort—or support, but he was going with comfort—and N’lis bent down to give his dragon a hug as well when he felt Dalsuth’s distress. “Malvayth is a friend of mine but she’s going to be moving far away so we won’t see her for a while. So I’m a bit sad but nothing to worry over.”
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - R'nar - 19.Feb.21
You should wake up
"Why should I?"
Because there is a surprise outside! Can't you hear?
"Aren't you tired?"
No let's go! Let's go!
R'nar really had no other choice but to get up, the small but chubby green flopping all over his legs. "You have to move Anny," he laughed as he swung his legs over the side of his bed. He was a little surprised that there really wasn't anyone in the room, though he could hear the squawk and giggles outside. He moved out, following the pale tipped tail of the dragonet in front of him. "Wings up Anny," he said with a soft and affectionate smile as the little green tightened her wings to her back. She'd gained a bad habit of dragging the tips over the last few days and it was everything R'nar could do to keep her wings up.
Did you know it was my R'nar's birthday too!? she shouted with glee as she bounced to a stop in front of Malvayth. And he tells the best stories! R'nar shook his head, a slight smirk on his full mouth as Anserath took the lead in this conversation. He didn't mind it at all and settled back out of the way so the small green could spend time with her dam. He nodded with a grin at the rest of the weyrlings as he waited for Anserath to be finished with her visit.
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - A'mos - 21.Feb.21
People could share hatching days? Fayath was delighted by the discovery and turned to A'mos, head tilted curiously.
The little green turned her attention back to Malvayth, wondering if it was safe to get as close as some of her other siblings had. Dalsuth's rider had even gone up to hug her! Sensing the desire, A'mos gave her a gentle nudge. "Go on, I'll be right here."
As cute as it was that Fayath stayed so close to him, he really did want her to feel secure enough to go have fun and make friends. So with a little more prodding she left his side to go sit with her siblings, finding one to press her side against as she eagerly listened to the gold and all of the chatter from the rest of the dragonets.
A'mos smiled, happy to see her having fun. He turned to R'nar and gestured towards Anserath as he said, "She's cute. And happy belated birthday if all that is true."
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - Zahrah - 21.Feb.21
Zarah woke abruptly, blinking until she was sure she was actually awake as she rolled over to find her lifemate who hadn't moved from her wallow. It felt like she'd been asleep for ages and even then it wasn't enough sleep at all.
"Time for oiling," she mumbled, "food?" This was directed at the very much not bothered Sedath.
"No, darling. I believe we're staying at Fort for a long while. You Impressed me here, so here I have to stay and where I go, you go."
"Already thinking ahead, are you?" she asked with a soft laugh.
"You're already perfect." She turned her attention to the queen outside her barracks and said, "Thank you for coming to say hello, Malvayth."
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - A'ryn - 21.Feb.21
“I’ll miss you too, Malvayth.” Aederyn gazed fondly at the big gold, a sad smile playing at her lips. Malvayth, mother of her own Jenath, and the dragon of one of the few friends she’d managed to make at the Weyr… It was a bittersweet moment, to be sure. She laughed a bit, looking at her dragonet with the warmest smile she’d worn in quite some time. “Oh, she’ll certainly need the oiling, too, with how she’s already growing. I’m glad I get to help her, too.”
She hoped she might be able to wish Cazan well before she left, but knew the goldrider would understand if she didn’t. Absently, she wondered how she might be able to continue her leather working practice with Cazan leaving…but there would be time enough for that. It would be something to pursue after weyrlinghood. And after Healer Hall training. Then she could pursue it more, perhaps…
“Yes, yes you are, little luv.” Aederyn couldn’t help but agree. A dragon to call her own… She turned back to the gold, watching as Qui—N’lis—threw himself against her side in the sweetest hug, bringing tears glittering and threatening to fall from her eyes. My, what an emotional few days…“Thank you Malvayth. I am so glad to have one of your prizes to call my own. I promise to take the best care of her that I can and more.” She beamed at the little green, still poised just so and warbling happily, blue-green eyes whirling at the others surrounding them, so curious and eager to learn, and, she noticed, starting to tinge with hunger. It wasn’t a moment later that the now-familiar feeling tickled at the back of her mind and bottom of her own stomach. “Now, let’s get some more food in you, then back to bed.”
RE: 742.02.18 | Checking on Treasures - R'nar - 23.Feb.21
Anserath was excited as Malvayth settled with them. The little green bounced in place as her sister came toddling over and Anserath glanced at her. You can sit with me, Fayath, she offered the other green and shifted over so Fayath could fit in with her. She didn't mind it and she could feel the deep approval for her actions from R'nar. She'd done good and the man wanted her to know it.
He grinned as A'mos joined him, the other greenrider was attractive and R'nar didn't hide the appraisal of him. He wasn't a shy and wilting flower, R'nar knew what he liked and he never tried to hide it from anyone. "She's pretty cute, I suppose," he laughed and nodded towards Fayath, "Is she a bit shy then?"
He chuckled again, nodding with a laugh. "It is," he admitted with that nod, "Anserath found out and wants everyone to know. And she's not quiet about it." He glanced back over to his green, making sure nothing was amiss as she futzed with her mother. Satisfied that she was being nice and was alright he looked back at the blonde candidate. "Bit difficult with them at first sometimes. Well, Anny likes to argue and she hasn't really shut up since waking up. And thanks," he said with a shrug, "Not many people told me that and it's appreciated."