17.Feb.12, 04:14 AM
R’nd really couldn’t say why he was wandering out in the forest at sunset other than that he was a tad on the restless side and simply wanted to be away from everyone for a while. It wasn’t that he was feeling out of sorts or avoiding a particularly mad past lover, though those sometimes did appear as did the weeping ones, but even a flirtatious bluerider sometimes had need of shutting down and enjoying quiet time and a stroll through amongst the trees with dusk approaching always suited that requirement. Ever since the exile brought on by the plague, he had learned to enjoy being in nature, though it also helped that Ayyonth couldn’t as easily follow him on his outings. You know it doesn’t matter if I’m beside you or not. R’nd smiled, sending his fondness for the blue beauty as he replied with a laugh, Don’t I know it! You can pester me no matter where I go. I only stroll through the forest for peace of mind while you socialize with the others so don’t try to guilt me for leaving you behind.
At Ayyonth’s laughter, R’nd rolled his eyes, knowing he had just been teased into defending his actions without the dragon even trying this time. Clearly he actually was out of sorts. It made sense given everything that had been happening lately. Kerrin was being completely odd—more so than usual—he had won the flight with B’jin which still made him a little giddy and I’shan’s secrets and gossiping still swirled in his mind. It was sort of amusing how all of the issues linked together in some way or another whether it be circumstances leading to initial meetings or emotions riding high from one wonderful day and night. So perhaps he did have more reasons beside wanting to get away from everything for a while.
It was thanks to being so caught up in his musings about some of the men in his life that R’nd didn’t see the figure leaning against the tree, partially tucked away in the growing shadows of the forest. Normally his keen eyesight would have spotted something out of the ordinary and had him approaching with caution but one step and then another led him straight towards outstretched legs and he connected, sending the bluerider stumbling. R’nd managed to keep on his feet but only just and spun around to see what had obviously jumped out in front of him to trip him up. Finding a less than pleased man sitting there brought on a startled expression which quickly turned apologetic as R’nd dropped to one knee for a better look at who it was.
“Oops,” it wasn’t the most eloquent of first words for a first meeting but that was what R’nd was going with as he offered a small smile at the man he had already deemed as handsome and unknown to him. “Sorry about that. That was completely my fault and I’m rather embarrassed about it. I typically don’t trip over people,” no, people were more likely to trip over themselves when near him, his ego easily supplied.
At Ayyonth’s laughter, R’nd rolled his eyes, knowing he had just been teased into defending his actions without the dragon even trying this time. Clearly he actually was out of sorts. It made sense given everything that had been happening lately. Kerrin was being completely odd—more so than usual—he had won the flight with B’jin which still made him a little giddy and I’shan’s secrets and gossiping still swirled in his mind. It was sort of amusing how all of the issues linked together in some way or another whether it be circumstances leading to initial meetings or emotions riding high from one wonderful day and night. So perhaps he did have more reasons beside wanting to get away from everything for a while.
It was thanks to being so caught up in his musings about some of the men in his life that R’nd didn’t see the figure leaning against the tree, partially tucked away in the growing shadows of the forest. Normally his keen eyesight would have spotted something out of the ordinary and had him approaching with caution but one step and then another led him straight towards outstretched legs and he connected, sending the bluerider stumbling. R’nd managed to keep on his feet but only just and spun around to see what had obviously jumped out in front of him to trip him up. Finding a less than pleased man sitting there brought on a startled expression which quickly turned apologetic as R’nd dropped to one knee for a better look at who it was.
“Oops,” it wasn’t the most eloquent of first words for a first meeting but that was what R’nd was going with as he offered a small smile at the man he had already deemed as handsome and unknown to him. “Sorry about that. That was completely my fault and I’m rather embarrassed about it. I typically don’t trip over people,” no, people were more likely to trip over themselves when near him, his ego easily supplied.