21.Nov.16, 12:10 PM
R’nd smiled at Einin stumbling over his name but didn’t comment on it. It was something he was used to and it didn’t bother him. Ayyonth was a bit of a bastard for giving him an honorific without a vowel – especially when the dragon’s name had more than enough to go around – but considering he was working with ‘Orwind’, R’nd eventually stopped pouting and appreciated what he got. Besides, he loved the way his name rolled off the tongue of certain people in the heat of the moment which made up for any teasing.
His smile deepened when the young woman gave into the desire to enjoy some sweets and sat down to join him. He knew he had been remiss in checking in on those he had and even hadn’t Searched, especially in comparison to how he used to be Katila. He always tried to greet and befriend the Northerners that were brought to Katila, trying in his own way to make the transition easier for them, even though he had nothing to do with the old kidnapping ways they had resorted to. Now, despite what Holders likely believed, he had new duties as a dragonrider that kept him far busier than he wanted to be. Not to mention his continued attempts at being a good father to T’ryn and Benden and reconnecting with his sister and her family.
“I’ve been well, if a bit busy. The extra desserts help keep me going though!” R’nd laughed as he grabbed one of the snacks and took a bite. Once it was swallowed – his proper upbringing refused to let him talk with his mouth full – he continued, “Ayyonth is Ayyonth. He’s currently off pestering someone else so I have a few minutes of quiet to myself.”
Like I’d ever let you have that. Ayyonth snorted through their bond, reminding R’nd he was always around. How else would he keep his silly human out of trouble and why on Pern would he risk missing a chance of R’nd floundering in an unexpected situation? Send her my greetings. She seems to be a rather decent girl.
R’nd sighed dramatically but he didn’t mind the dragon’s company. The banter was just a part of their relationship and R’nd sometimes wondered what he would do without it. “Ayyonth says hello. We can stop by and visit you in the next few days if you’d like.” Obviously the girl was comfortable with the idea of dragons but R’nd didn’t want to presume Einin would want to hang out his large lump of blue dragon, especially if she wasn’t happy with her decision to come to the Weyr after all and held them responsible.
That slight possibility was enough to have the bluerider ask after her time at Telgar. “How have you been, Einin? Settled in okay?”
His smile deepened when the young woman gave into the desire to enjoy some sweets and sat down to join him. He knew he had been remiss in checking in on those he had and even hadn’t Searched, especially in comparison to how he used to be Katila. He always tried to greet and befriend the Northerners that were brought to Katila, trying in his own way to make the transition easier for them, even though he had nothing to do with the old kidnapping ways they had resorted to. Now, despite what Holders likely believed, he had new duties as a dragonrider that kept him far busier than he wanted to be. Not to mention his continued attempts at being a good father to T’ryn and Benden and reconnecting with his sister and her family.
“I’ve been well, if a bit busy. The extra desserts help keep me going though!” R’nd laughed as he grabbed one of the snacks and took a bite. Once it was swallowed – his proper upbringing refused to let him talk with his mouth full – he continued, “Ayyonth is Ayyonth. He’s currently off pestering someone else so I have a few minutes of quiet to myself.”
R’nd sighed dramatically but he didn’t mind the dragon’s company. The banter was just a part of their relationship and R’nd sometimes wondered what he would do without it. “Ayyonth says hello. We can stop by and visit you in the next few days if you’d like.” Obviously the girl was comfortable with the idea of dragons but R’nd didn’t want to presume Einin would want to hang out his large lump of blue dragon, especially if she wasn’t happy with her decision to come to the Weyr after all and held them responsible.
That slight possibility was enough to have the bluerider ask after her time at Telgar. “How have you been, Einin? Settled in okay?”