22.Sep.12, 07:08 PM
Rubbing the knuckles of his left hand slowly with the thumb of his right hand, Sanderon rested both upon the table and continued to listen. His heart was calm but his mind, as usual was very busy observing everything around him and thinking very much on everything he was hearing. Though his mind was very active, his demeanor did not look frantic. It, like his heart, was calm. He liked being calm. Being furious and frustrated all the time for the last nearly two turns, had been extremely tiring. It made him very unhappy as well and caused him to make very stupid mistakes.
Sanderon shifted in his hard wooden seat looking for a slightly more comfortable position. Not finding one, he settled and listened attentively to D'ren's explaination of 'why' stealing northerners had been permitted. He had never gotten a real answer before. Either no one bothered to tell him or they skirted around the subject in such a way as to fill the air with many words but none that gave him the answer he sought.
D'ren's answer was simple, direct and to the point. Sanderon could sense there were details he was leaving out. Each man was privileged to have his own secrets or views, so he did not mind so much.
After analyzing the weyrleader's words very carefully, Sanderon was surprised with himself. Now that he understood, it was surprising that he could now put it behind him with such ease. Why didn't it make him furious? Why wasn't he throwing things around and overturning his bunk again? It was because, the answer in its simple truth, gave him what he had needed so badly; The reason.
Frowning slightly because it was still a sensitive topic, Sanderon nodded decisively. "It wasn't a very well thought out plan, but at least I understand now. No one ever explained the reason before. I was just told to treat this as a vacation and enjoy it."
D'ren spoke of the joy of having two queens now and then went on to speak of his daughter and how he regretted not having more children. Evidently, D'ren having called him 'son' on several occasions had not been realized by the man.
"Having two queens is a very good thing. Maybe a third queen will hatch soon too. That would be good. Congratulations on you fathering a daughter. Would you like to call me son, I would be okay with that."
The first statement of the queens was given out of his hope for the future. His congratulations was well meant. Where his last statement came from though, he had no clue. It just seemed to come out of his mouth without his knowledge. His eyes widened slightly at hearing himself speak what he had, he settled and wondered what D'ren would think of what he had just said.
Talian and I'shan had given him good reports? That was very good to know. It relieved him to know he was doing okay. A slight smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
Sanderon shifted in his hard wooden seat looking for a slightly more comfortable position. Not finding one, he settled and listened attentively to D'ren's explaination of 'why' stealing northerners had been permitted. He had never gotten a real answer before. Either no one bothered to tell him or they skirted around the subject in such a way as to fill the air with many words but none that gave him the answer he sought.
D'ren's answer was simple, direct and to the point. Sanderon could sense there were details he was leaving out. Each man was privileged to have his own secrets or views, so he did not mind so much.
After analyzing the weyrleader's words very carefully, Sanderon was surprised with himself. Now that he understood, it was surprising that he could now put it behind him with such ease. Why didn't it make him furious? Why wasn't he throwing things around and overturning his bunk again? It was because, the answer in its simple truth, gave him what he had needed so badly; The reason.
Frowning slightly because it was still a sensitive topic, Sanderon nodded decisively. "It wasn't a very well thought out plan, but at least I understand now. No one ever explained the reason before. I was just told to treat this as a vacation and enjoy it."
D'ren spoke of the joy of having two queens now and then went on to speak of his daughter and how he regretted not having more children. Evidently, D'ren having called him 'son' on several occasions had not been realized by the man.
"Having two queens is a very good thing. Maybe a third queen will hatch soon too. That would be good. Congratulations on you fathering a daughter. Would you like to call me son, I would be okay with that."
The first statement of the queens was given out of his hope for the future. His congratulations was well meant. Where his last statement came from though, he had no clue. It just seemed to come out of his mouth without his knowledge. His eyes widened slightly at hearing himself speak what he had, he settled and wondered what D'ren would think of what he had just said.
Talian and I'shan had given him good reports? That was very good to know. It relieved him to know he was doing okay. A slight smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.