21.Mar.13, 08:06 PM
Wow, that happened fast. Fellis creeled in distress and winked back to Talian's shoulder, nosing his bonded's cheek in search of comfort. Talian gave the creature a gentle pat on the back and watched with pale-faced concern as Val stomped off to confront the Weyrleader and the unknown bronzerider. Tal couldn't help but wince. Damn, if Valerian didn't have balls right now.
I should help him he thought feebly, though he wasn't sure what he would do. Even so, he felt his feet moving forward. He walked cautiously towards the scene, watching with worried eyes as Valerian spoke and then turned on the older men. Talian was relieved that his friend seemed to have escaped unscathed, but he flew to the bluerider's side just the same.
"Come on, Val...forget about them," Talian urged softly, nervously attaching himself to the bluerider's arm. It didn't occur to him until moments afterwards that the gesture might not be wanted, so with a soft smile, he gently excused himself. As far as Talian was concerned, S'kef and all the others could go fuck themselves. Val put up with an awful lot out of a lot of people, he deserved something nice for a change. The healer's stubborn expression lingered for a moment as he walked along, trying to think of what he could do to improve the situation, but he realized any major efforts would just look desperate. He and Valerian had always gotten along well with silent companionship, and by now Val certainly knew that the healer was on his side. Talian settled down a little, exhaling slowly as he cast a soft and reassuring look to his friend, and simply fell into place beside him. He would let Val decide where they went, and he would follow.
I should help him he thought feebly, though he wasn't sure what he would do. Even so, he felt his feet moving forward. He walked cautiously towards the scene, watching with worried eyes as Valerian spoke and then turned on the older men. Talian was relieved that his friend seemed to have escaped unscathed, but he flew to the bluerider's side just the same.
"Come on, Val...forget about them," Talian urged softly, nervously attaching himself to the bluerider's arm. It didn't occur to him until moments afterwards that the gesture might not be wanted, so with a soft smile, he gently excused himself. As far as Talian was concerned, S'kef and all the others could go fuck themselves. Val put up with an awful lot out of a lot of people, he deserved something nice for a change. The healer's stubborn expression lingered for a moment as he walked along, trying to think of what he could do to improve the situation, but he realized any major efforts would just look desperate. He and Valerian had always gotten along well with silent companionship, and by now Val certainly knew that the healer was on his side. Talian settled down a little, exhaling slowly as he cast a soft and reassuring look to his friend, and simply fell into place beside him. He would let Val decide where they went, and he would follow.