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!
09.Aug.19, 01:54 AM
Rhaedalyn had a love-hate relationship with Hatchings, whether they were Aradissicath's or not. She loved seeing the joy on faces when they found their lifemate and usually recalled how she felt when Aradissicath found her. Hatchings were a cause for celebration! They brought new dragons into the world and gave people the purpose they had always been searching for but didn't know what it was until that moment.
But they were also horrifying and oftentimes bloody. Aradissicath liked to brag her babies were well-behaved and would never cause a scene, but that wasn't entirely true. An excited hatchling would always appear and end up accidentally scratching someone but in comparison to some other more recent Hatchings.... yes, her babies were the definition of perfect and serene. So much blood, carnage, death... She didn't know any of those that lost their lives since girls only Stood at Fort for a gold egg and they hadn't had one in quite a while, but that didn't mean the loss hurt her any less.
The fact that Candidates continued to Stand after what they witnessed up close, or even experienced themselves, was so inspirational to Rhaedalyn. She likely wouldn't have had that courage back then, too afraid something might happen to her or even a friend. Maybe that was why Aradissicath had found her when she did, before temperaments started changing and maybe that was why she was a goldrider. She had found a stiffer backbone over the years as Weyrwoman but she knew she didn't have what it took to be on a fighter dragon and the girls that were now landing on green and blue were equally as impressive and inspirational.
Despite all the devastation of some previous Hatchings and despite the drama surrounding a blue winning the Flight, Rhaedalyn couldn't miss Thallyath's first Hatching. She would politely and hesitantly admit she was worried about a blue siring the clutch but that was because it wasn't heard of before and the extremely small size was also a little worrisome, but both parents were small as well. None of that was cause for concern... though the Touching was. Some of their Candidates had returned home, having not gone through with the ritual after seeing their classmates' reactions. She made herself available for anyone that wanted to talk but her mind kept drifting to what Casa was going through.
She adored the younger goldrider. It probably shocked a lot of people to hear that, especially given what the girl liked to do in her spare time--at least from what rumours said, anyway. Truthfully, Rhaedalyn saw a lot of herself in Casa. No one took Casa seriously and wrote her off as a dumb blonde and that was how she had been treated all through out her time at Katila, even after becoming Weyrwoman, she still had people believe she didn't do anything and couldn't form a thought. But Rhaedalyn knew Casa was a lot smarter than she let on and, like herself, let people believe it.
So if for no other reason, Rhaedalyn went to Ista to support Casa. She probably felt so alone and like a failure and that couldn't continue. So as soon as word came, she left R'nya to do his shuttling of everyone he promised rides to and dashed off to Ista first, wanting to get there early enough that she could sneak in a quick word.
Aradissicath entered the Grounds quietly yet she was still hard to ignore with her size and regal presence--that appeared after she tripped on her landing and stumbled a little. Her clumsy girl; she'd never grown out of her awkwardness and Rhaedalyn loved her for that. Be gentle with her, she needs a friend, not a scolding. Rhaedalyn warned with an affectionate pat to Aradissicath's neck before sliding down and heading toward the gold pair herself. She didn't know if the golds would speak that day, but if they did, she didn't want any arguments.
"Greeting, ladies," she called out when she was a respectful distance from the pair. She didn't want to get too close since it wasn't her Sands or clutch, and Thallyath didn't seem quite herself. "I wanted to invite you both over to Fort some afternoon when you're free. Just the four of us being girls and doing what we want." She hesitated, trying to find the right words to express what she was feeling without being too sappy or coming across wrong.
Finally, she just blurted it out, "and no matter what happens... Dissi and I believe in you both. You've been incredibly strong and we'll continue to support you and count you as friends." She didn't want to overstep further and fell silent, giving Casa a chance to speak before eventually making her way to the stands to wait for R'nya to arrive.
But they were also horrifying and oftentimes bloody. Aradissicath liked to brag her babies were well-behaved and would never cause a scene, but that wasn't entirely true. An excited hatchling would always appear and end up accidentally scratching someone but in comparison to some other more recent Hatchings.... yes, her babies were the definition of perfect and serene. So much blood, carnage, death... She didn't know any of those that lost their lives since girls only Stood at Fort for a gold egg and they hadn't had one in quite a while, but that didn't mean the loss hurt her any less.
The fact that Candidates continued to Stand after what they witnessed up close, or even experienced themselves, was so inspirational to Rhaedalyn. She likely wouldn't have had that courage back then, too afraid something might happen to her or even a friend. Maybe that was why Aradissicath had found her when she did, before temperaments started changing and maybe that was why she was a goldrider. She had found a stiffer backbone over the years as Weyrwoman but she knew she didn't have what it took to be on a fighter dragon and the girls that were now landing on green and blue were equally as impressive and inspirational.
Despite all the devastation of some previous Hatchings and despite the drama surrounding a blue winning the Flight, Rhaedalyn couldn't miss Thallyath's first Hatching. She would politely and hesitantly admit she was worried about a blue siring the clutch but that was because it wasn't heard of before and the extremely small size was also a little worrisome, but both parents were small as well. None of that was cause for concern... though the Touching was. Some of their Candidates had returned home, having not gone through with the ritual after seeing their classmates' reactions. She made herself available for anyone that wanted to talk but her mind kept drifting to what Casa was going through.
She adored the younger goldrider. It probably shocked a lot of people to hear that, especially given what the girl liked to do in her spare time--at least from what rumours said, anyway. Truthfully, Rhaedalyn saw a lot of herself in Casa. No one took Casa seriously and wrote her off as a dumb blonde and that was how she had been treated all through out her time at Katila, even after becoming Weyrwoman, she still had people believe she didn't do anything and couldn't form a thought. But Rhaedalyn knew Casa was a lot smarter than she let on and, like herself, let people believe it.
So if for no other reason, Rhaedalyn went to Ista to support Casa. She probably felt so alone and like a failure and that couldn't continue. So as soon as word came, she left R'nya to do his shuttling of everyone he promised rides to and dashed off to Ista first, wanting to get there early enough that she could sneak in a quick word.
Aradissicath entered the Grounds quietly yet she was still hard to ignore with her size and regal presence--that appeared after she tripped on her landing and stumbled a little. Her clumsy girl; she'd never grown out of her awkwardness and Rhaedalyn loved her for that. Be gentle with her, she needs a friend, not a scolding. Rhaedalyn warned with an affectionate pat to Aradissicath's neck before sliding down and heading toward the gold pair herself. She didn't know if the golds would speak that day, but if they did, she didn't want any arguments.
"Greeting, ladies," she called out when she was a respectful distance from the pair. She didn't want to get too close since it wasn't her Sands or clutch, and Thallyath didn't seem quite herself. "I wanted to invite you both over to Fort some afternoon when you're free. Just the four of us being girls and doing what we want." She hesitated, trying to find the right words to express what she was feeling without being too sappy or coming across wrong.
Finally, she just blurted it out, "and no matter what happens... Dissi and I believe in you both. You've been incredibly strong and we'll continue to support you and count you as friends." She didn't want to overstep further and fell silent, giving Casa a chance to speak before eventually making her way to the stands to wait for R'nya to arrive.
