12.Mar.18, 02:26 AM
R’nya let Quilriana out of his arms with a bemused smile, knowing what she was thinking as he heard the thundering footsteps of an excited child on the stairs. He was of half a mind to tease the youngster by sweeping his mother back up and making a show, but decided not to press Quilriana’s buttons, though he was sure she wouldn’t mind she probably wouldn’t be thrilled, either. He watched her wrap her boy up in a hug, and wondered – not for the first time – how parents could do it, let their child leave so young. He knew he was not the norm, particularly within the Weyr, but he simply could not stand being away from his daughters and the idea of fostering them off to a Hold was actually quite traumatising! He did not even like them going to crèche, not if he was going to be home to keep an eye on them!
She worries about me, the dragon snorted, speaking only to R’nya. I worry about your hide if you’re not home in time to help Rhae with bathing those miniature monsters you claim… R’nya glanced towards his dragon, covering a smile with his hand as he used the other to relieve Quinvalis of his load. “Come along, my boy. Let us get you settled on Xy so we can head home and we can find you a bunk with the other boys.” Tying the bags onto Xyreith’s straps, R’nya gave the youngster a leg up and helped him settle onto Xyreith, strapping him in securely before jumping down again and making his way back to Quilriana.
“He will be fine. I will bring him home for visits if he wishes, though he will probably shy away from ‘special treatment’,” R’nya smiled slightly. “I will drop by again soon to let you know how he is doing.” Clasping both of her hands gently in his, R’nya gave them a soft squeeze and kissed her lightly, “I am sure Quilista will thoroughly enjoy having you to herself!” Giving her hands a last gentle squeeze, R’nya released them and strode confidently back to his dragon, mounting easily behind Quinvalis and strapping himself in. Confirming with the youngster that he was ready, R’nya grinned and encouraged Xyreith into the air. Another warning was given, after the bronze had gained altitude and lingered for a moment so Quinvalis could get a good look at his home from the sky, before they vanished between, reappearing shortly thereafter above Fort Weyr.
“Welcome to your new home!” R’nya said, and Xyreith circled lazily towards the ground, letting Aradissicath know they’d be home as soon as they’d settled a new addition into the Weyr.
“He will be fine. I will bring him home for visits if he wishes, though he will probably shy away from ‘special treatment’,” R’nya smiled slightly. “I will drop by again soon to let you know how he is doing.” Clasping both of her hands gently in his, R’nya gave them a soft squeeze and kissed her lightly, “I am sure Quilista will thoroughly enjoy having you to herself!” Giving her hands a last gentle squeeze, R’nya released them and strode confidently back to his dragon, mounting easily behind Quinvalis and strapping himself in. Confirming with the youngster that he was ready, R’nya grinned and encouraged Xyreith into the air. Another warning was given, after the bronze had gained altitude and lingered for a moment so Quinvalis could get a good look at his home from the sky, before they vanished between, reappearing shortly thereafter above Fort Weyr.
“Welcome to your new home!” R’nya said, and Xyreith circled lazily towards the ground, letting Aradissicath know they’d be home as soon as they’d settled a new addition into the Weyr.