19.Nov.18, 03:34 AM
Rhaedalyn watched the emotions play over young features and smiled when it became obvious she had won the girl over. While she did have good reasons for wanting Madiquel to come --helping the wounded would be good training for her-- Rhaedalyn also knew what it was like to be sheltered away from what was happening. She was often overlooked growing up and when she was sent away to learn from a tailor but she found dragonriders could sometimes be worse than holders when it came to hiding things. Whether it was solely a R'nya thing, a Weyrleader thing, or riders in general thing, she was often left in the dark or given a very edited story. R'nya didn't do that to her much anymore, knowing she could handle it now and would possibly give him the silent treatment if he tried, but Rhaedalyn knew second hand information wasn't always enough and Madiquel would rest easier seeing things for herself.
That didn't mean she was about to bring the girl directly to the fires or insist she saw the worst of the victims! Rhaedalyn wanted to treat Madiquel as an adult but ease her into what the world could be, not toss her right in and scar her for life. No one would appreciate that, especially not Jajojin and that man scared her.
"I was originally thinking in a few days, but I think we can arrange for tomorrow. That will give us plenty of time to make arrangements for the girls and send word that we'd like to stop in and help." Madiquel was too happy to burst the bubble by making her wait. Rhaedalyn felt the following day would suit their needs and even if the fires were still roaring, Aradissicath wouldn't go near them so they'd all be safe. She only wanted to visit Ista Hold and the Weyr. Show that she truly was concerned for everyone and offer some assistance where she could.
"I think we can get some more bandages, fellis, and numbweed prepared to bring with us in that time as well. I'll write a letter for you to bring to our Healers, if you'd like to collect what we need. I'll look after organising what food we can spare. So many people in one place unexpectedly is going to make for a lot of hungry bellies as they try to spread the food out." They had already been rationing some of their supplies for Ista Weyr thanks to their heat destroying most of the crops. Surely they could skim a little more to help all those displaced? Maybe she'd organise a group to head to a fishing hole and another to hunt a few more beasts to bring.
Her mind was wheeling with new ideas and suddenly, she felt hungry again. "Eat up, ladies! We have a lot to do." Rhaedalyn smiled as she followed her own order and started eating once more.
That didn't mean she was about to bring the girl directly to the fires or insist she saw the worst of the victims! Rhaedalyn wanted to treat Madiquel as an adult but ease her into what the world could be, not toss her right in and scar her for life. No one would appreciate that, especially not Jajojin and that man scared her.
"I was originally thinking in a few days, but I think we can arrange for tomorrow. That will give us plenty of time to make arrangements for the girls and send word that we'd like to stop in and help." Madiquel was too happy to burst the bubble by making her wait. Rhaedalyn felt the following day would suit their needs and even if the fires were still roaring, Aradissicath wouldn't go near them so they'd all be safe. She only wanted to visit Ista Hold and the Weyr. Show that she truly was concerned for everyone and offer some assistance where she could.
"I think we can get some more bandages, fellis, and numbweed prepared to bring with us in that time as well. I'll write a letter for you to bring to our Healers, if you'd like to collect what we need. I'll look after organising what food we can spare. So many people in one place unexpectedly is going to make for a lot of hungry bellies as they try to spread the food out." They had already been rationing some of their supplies for Ista Weyr thanks to their heat destroying most of the crops. Surely they could skim a little more to help all those displaced? Maybe she'd organise a group to head to a fishing hole and another to hunt a few more beasts to bring.
Her mind was wheeling with new ideas and suddenly, she felt hungry again. "Eat up, ladies! We have a lot to do." Rhaedalyn smiled as she followed her own order and started eating once more.