07.Jun.21, 10:25 PM
He was cuddled up with Pie when the humming started, low and shifting into his dream enough that he was confused at the humming of the stones around him. When it deepened and Pie started vibrating with his own little hums, Landen's eyes popped open. "Well shit Pie," he muttered as he scrubbed at his eyes, trying to clear the sleep from them. Why did these little creatures always insist that the middle of the night was the best time to make an appearance? He was grumbling when he jerked the robes on his body and stuffed his feet into hard-soled boots. He was still grumbling when he made his way into the hatching sands, the vibration of several dozen dragons rattling his head and Landen grinned as he found his place.
He wasn't quite sure how long he stood in the semi-circle of boys and young men before the first egg burst open but he was positive it was forever. It wasn't really but Landen could be dramatic if he wanted. A glance at the girls standing around the gold egg reminded him that the touching had ended on a somber note, some of the girls dying from poisoning and some being put down for a while. He wondered if any had fled the idea of dying in Benden or not and made a note to ask around.
A sharp inhalation of breath and Landen's eyes brightened when a gleaming hide of bronze burst out to give a tinny roar before darting around the candidates.
He wasn't quite sure how long he stood in the semi-circle of boys and young men before the first egg burst open but he was positive it was forever. It wasn't really but Landen could be dramatic if he wanted. A glance at the girls standing around the gold egg reminded him that the touching had ended on a somber note, some of the girls dying from poisoning and some being put down for a while. He wondered if any had fled the idea of dying in Benden or not and made a note to ask around.
A sharp inhalation of breath and Landen's eyes brightened when a gleaming hide of bronze burst out to give a tinny roar before darting around the candidates.