31.Aug.12, 10:26 AM
Why are you dragging your feet? You’re never this slow at getting ready to go to the lake. R’nd quirked a brow at his dragon, which was a wasted action since Ayyonth was outside while he was still inside. Ayyonth was never one to rush him without good reason, like weyrling classes had been and their wing drills would be, so R’nd was a little hesitant now about something they both enjoyed. He was so glad dragons loved water and his seemed perfectly at home curled on a rock by the lake for sunning or paddling about in the deeper areas. They could spend many an afternoon and evening doing nothing other than relaxing and listening to the light rippling of the water at the beach’s edge.
That had been the plan for today as well. R’nd had his needed gear, and even had the bathing equipment in case either of them was inclined to scrub away the light dust before oiling the beautiful hide. Now, as R’nd slung the bag over his shoulder, he couldn’t help but wonder what Ayyonth was planning. Was Kerrin at the lake, ready to drown him for something R’nd didn’t know he had done? That did seem possible and it had been done before, though the bluerider usually knew the reason for revenge. Still, when he finally emerged from his hut located on the edge of Katila’s limits, R’nd alternated from cautious approach and enthusiasm. How could he ever have a reason to dread going to the lake? Even fishing didn’t seem so bad when he got to spend time on the body of water. He was, of course, used to an ocean but that was off limits to them and after the exile, R’nd didn’t mind nearly as much about the lack of chances he had for seeing and smelling that lovely salty ocean.
“I’m here; let’s get a move on,” R’nd swung himself up into the harness and a few beats later they were in the air. While they sometimes did a nice flight to the lake, this time Ayyonth winked between and appeared above the lake at a safe distance – honestly, the fear R’nd had conveyed when he finally learned of the stunt and the verbal lashing he got from Larrikith were both completely overreactions – and he slowly swooped towards the shore. Where B’jin and Larrikith were splashing around.
R’nd’s face lit up at the sight of the greenpair though the blue weyrling team that were close by and removing the riding straps were a bit of a downer. Then again, it looked to be the man that B’jin liked to have around and R’nd smiled as he recalled how easily the young Harper could get flustered. Perhaps he’d stay after all. “B’jin!” he called out to get his friend’s attention before Ayyonth swooped by, teasing Larrikith with an easy glide around and close to her before settling on the sand. “I wasn’t expecting to see you here. I’m glad I did though.”
That had been the plan for today as well. R’nd had his needed gear, and even had the bathing equipment in case either of them was inclined to scrub away the light dust before oiling the beautiful hide. Now, as R’nd slung the bag over his shoulder, he couldn’t help but wonder what Ayyonth was planning. Was Kerrin at the lake, ready to drown him for something R’nd didn’t know he had done? That did seem possible and it had been done before, though the bluerider usually knew the reason for revenge. Still, when he finally emerged from his hut located on the edge of Katila’s limits, R’nd alternated from cautious approach and enthusiasm. How could he ever have a reason to dread going to the lake? Even fishing didn’t seem so bad when he got to spend time on the body of water. He was, of course, used to an ocean but that was off limits to them and after the exile, R’nd didn’t mind nearly as much about the lack of chances he had for seeing and smelling that lovely salty ocean.
“I’m here; let’s get a move on,” R’nd swung himself up into the harness and a few beats later they were in the air. While they sometimes did a nice flight to the lake, this time Ayyonth winked between and appeared above the lake at a safe distance – honestly, the fear R’nd had conveyed when he finally learned of the stunt and the verbal lashing he got from Larrikith were both completely overreactions – and he slowly swooped towards the shore. Where B’jin and Larrikith were splashing around.
R’nd’s face lit up at the sight of the greenpair though the blue weyrling team that were close by and removing the riding straps were a bit of a downer. Then again, it looked to be the man that B’jin liked to have around and R’nd smiled as he recalled how easily the young Harper could get flustered. Perhaps he’d stay after all. “B’jin!” he called out to get his friend’s attention before Ayyonth swooped by, teasing Larrikith with an easy glide around and close to her before settling on the sand. “I wasn’t expecting to see you here. I’m glad I did though.”