Hello loves! While I haven't been writing, I have been working on updating some issues that have been hanging around on the layout! The Character change box is now at the bottom of the page, beside the up/down arrows! Green and Gold dragon flight dates have been shifted to the bottom of the page, where the (useless!) discord widget was located. Where the dragon flights were in the header, is now replaced by a Monthly Event box! This will be updated at the start of each month, with a fun mini-event you can take part in, if you want to! Thistle!
10.Jan.13, 06:57 AM
Talian grunted and rolled onto his side, trying his best to come to terms with the fact that it was sundown and he was still trying to sleep from the night before. Fellis chirped softly beside him, concerned eyes flashing yellow and gray as he nosed his bonded's arm. "It's fine, Fellis," Talian sighed, trying to mask his exasperation. It had been a horrible ...shards, how long had it been? Sixteen hours? That sounded about right. It had been a lively, eventful, terrible, depressing, encouraging, inspiring, wonderful, fucked up sixteen hours!
That's a lot of words for one small event Khaduceth said, his voice creeping fluidly into Talian's mind. The healer became aware of a new weight on the edge of his cot, and promptly rolled over to see Khaduceth's paws on the edge. Talian's expression instantly softened. "I didn't realize you were awake," he said, reaching out to stroke the dragonet's nose in wonderment. How had Khaduceth woken without him noticing?
You were deep in thought. Your mind is wonderfully free when it roams. I like to watch the dragonet said admiringly. May I join you?
Talian smiled and rolled over further, just enough to reach over the edge of the bed and help the newborn dragonet crawl up beside him. Khaduceth was surprisingly sturdy for just a baby, but still small enough to fit on the cot. Talian doubted things would stay that way for long. The only brown dragon he'd truly seen up close was Tyrrisath, and if that was any indication, his little baby would be a monster before long. Ugh!
"It's hard to imagine you getting that big," Talian said as he stroked the dragonet's neck. He could feel the tickling of Khaduceth's mind poking around in his own. Are you worried about it? Khaduceth asked, faceted eyes locking itnently on his bonded's. Fellis chirped, joining them by way of climbing over Talian's midsection. The blue fire lizard situated himself in a Fellis-sized gap between Talian and Khaduceth, enjoying the warmth of his two favorite things.
"A little," Talian confessed. He rested his head and let out a long sigh. "I'm worried about a lot of things, though." He paused before letting his eyes flash back to Khaduceth's. "This wasn't a small event, you know," he added, a belated correction.
I know
They were silent for a while afterwards. Both new dragon and new rider were aware of the situation, but neither felt any need to discuss it with the other. They knew the other knew, and their mutual understanding was more potent than any words could have been. It soothed Talian's nerves to simply lie and let the little beast's mind wrap around him, warming him and making him feel safe. Khaduceth felt much the same.
After a period of silence, Talian frowned. The sun was getting low outside. "I wish I could sleep," he said, burying his face against Khaduceth as the dragonet roused from a little nap of his own. You miss your old room he observed. Khaduceth already knew that Talian disliked change, and being moved from his usual quarters was proving difficult. He licked the healer's face and purred. I am sorry
Talian shushed him. "Don't be sorry. You didn't do anything wrong," he said as he slowly sat up, unwinding himself from dragon and fire lizard. He then peered out the window. "Looks like they're setting the feast up. I guess we'd better get ready," he said, voice filled with dread.
Why? You don't want to go
Talian was surprised. "You don't want to go meet everyone?"
They will be there tomorrow, and the day after and the day after...
Talian's lips twitched into an almost-smile. "Everyone will be expecting us."
Who cares?
The dragonet's words startled Talian. "What are you suggesting, Khaduceth?" he said. It was only the second time he'd said the dragonet's name out loud...or third, if you counted the hoarse failure with B'jin.
You shouldn't do something because other people want. You should do it because you want. And I want what you want. He spoke firmly, as if his way was the only way. He crooned and nosed Talian's hand, jeweled eyes flashing blue. They can't make you go to a feast, he said, his voice filled with dismissive arrogance. Why should his Talian mingle with peasants if he didn't have to?
Talian laughed. It was a pleasant laugh, amused at his dragonet's insistent nature. Khaduceth was already proving a little bit pushy, but Talian had yet to see such pushiness aimed at him. Somehow, he doubted it would be.
"You're right," Talian said, utterly relieved at not having to go. Or, deciding not to go! He smiled and leaned against the headboard of the bed. "I think I'll just stay here with you two," he said. Within moments, one half of his lap was filled with Fellis and the other with Khaduceth's head. Both creatures purred and Talian let out a happy sigh. The evening was...turning out surprisingly good!
A few moments later, Kkhaduceth lifted his head. Someone is coming. Fellis had alrady figured out who it was, though. The fire lizard chirped and darted for the door, filled with excitement. He couldn't wait to show Daddy Valerian his new big brother! He chittered, filling Talian's mind with images of Val.
He smiled. "It's a friend of mine, Khaduceth. I very good friend of mine..." he said as he waited. So the day got even better? Amazing!
That's a lot of words for one small event Khaduceth said, his voice creeping fluidly into Talian's mind. The healer became aware of a new weight on the edge of his cot, and promptly rolled over to see Khaduceth's paws on the edge. Talian's expression instantly softened. "I didn't realize you were awake," he said, reaching out to stroke the dragonet's nose in wonderment. How had Khaduceth woken without him noticing?
You were deep in thought. Your mind is wonderfully free when it roams. I like to watch the dragonet said admiringly. May I join you?
Talian smiled and rolled over further, just enough to reach over the edge of the bed and help the newborn dragonet crawl up beside him. Khaduceth was surprisingly sturdy for just a baby, but still small enough to fit on the cot. Talian doubted things would stay that way for long. The only brown dragon he'd truly seen up close was Tyrrisath, and if that was any indication, his little baby would be a monster before long. Ugh!
"It's hard to imagine you getting that big," Talian said as he stroked the dragonet's neck. He could feel the tickling of Khaduceth's mind poking around in his own. Are you worried about it? Khaduceth asked, faceted eyes locking itnently on his bonded's. Fellis chirped, joining them by way of climbing over Talian's midsection. The blue fire lizard situated himself in a Fellis-sized gap between Talian and Khaduceth, enjoying the warmth of his two favorite things.
"A little," Talian confessed. He rested his head and let out a long sigh. "I'm worried about a lot of things, though." He paused before letting his eyes flash back to Khaduceth's. "This wasn't a small event, you know," he added, a belated correction.
I know
They were silent for a while afterwards. Both new dragon and new rider were aware of the situation, but neither felt any need to discuss it with the other. They knew the other knew, and their mutual understanding was more potent than any words could have been. It soothed Talian's nerves to simply lie and let the little beast's mind wrap around him, warming him and making him feel safe. Khaduceth felt much the same.
After a period of silence, Talian frowned. The sun was getting low outside. "I wish I could sleep," he said, burying his face against Khaduceth as the dragonet roused from a little nap of his own. You miss your old room he observed. Khaduceth already knew that Talian disliked change, and being moved from his usual quarters was proving difficult. He licked the healer's face and purred. I am sorry
Talian shushed him. "Don't be sorry. You didn't do anything wrong," he said as he slowly sat up, unwinding himself from dragon and fire lizard. He then peered out the window. "Looks like they're setting the feast up. I guess we'd better get ready," he said, voice filled with dread.
Why? You don't want to go
Talian was surprised. "You don't want to go meet everyone?"
They will be there tomorrow, and the day after and the day after...
Talian's lips twitched into an almost-smile. "Everyone will be expecting us."
Who cares?
The dragonet's words startled Talian. "What are you suggesting, Khaduceth?" he said. It was only the second time he'd said the dragonet's name out loud...or third, if you counted the hoarse failure with B'jin.
You shouldn't do something because other people want. You should do it because you want. And I want what you want. He spoke firmly, as if his way was the only way. He crooned and nosed Talian's hand, jeweled eyes flashing blue. They can't make you go to a feast, he said, his voice filled with dismissive arrogance. Why should his Talian mingle with peasants if he didn't have to?
Talian laughed. It was a pleasant laugh, amused at his dragonet's insistent nature. Khaduceth was already proving a little bit pushy, but Talian had yet to see such pushiness aimed at him. Somehow, he doubted it would be.
"You're right," Talian said, utterly relieved at not having to go. Or, deciding not to go! He smiled and leaned against the headboard of the bed. "I think I'll just stay here with you two," he said. Within moments, one half of his lap was filled with Fellis and the other with Khaduceth's head. Both creatures purred and Talian let out a happy sigh. The evening was...turning out surprisingly good!
A few moments later, Kkhaduceth lifted his head. Someone is coming. Fellis had alrady figured out who it was, though. The fire lizard chirped and darted for the door, filled with excitement. He couldn't wait to show Daddy Valerian his new big brother! He chittered, filling Talian's mind with images of Val.
He smiled. "It's a friend of mine, Khaduceth. I very good friend of mine..." he said as he waited. So the day got even better? Amazing!
