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11.Jan.14, 11:48 PM
Only two days had passed since the mountain turned against them and wiped out their homes and destroyed so much more with the loss of lives. To R’nd, it felt like a month had passed in that time. Sleep wasn’t something he had really allowed himself since there was so much to assist with and in truth, he didn’t want to close his eyes and risk losing his friends and B’jin. The greenrider had been kept under a careful watch when they weren’t able to linger near each other due to the duties that called to them in the aftermath but the fear that something might happen again kept lingering and R’nd couldn’t shake it.
It was only when his wing’s turn at bringing up fresh water from the lake had ended and his wingleader ordered them all to rest, that R’nd finally felt the weight of everything pushing down on him too much. B’jin had said he would be with Indamor that afternoon but R’nd didn’t want to disturb them, despite the desire to hug the greenrider and take comfort in having him close. The father and son needed some time together as well and R’nd really didn’t want to move even further into Indamor’s bad book; the boy was scary enough as it was with his stare! In fact, to stay on the thin line that kept him in the okay book, R’nd realized he should really remember to call the kid N’mor from now on. He had no desire to spite the kid, especially with him now outranking him on a bronze.
Your home is empty right now. Perhaps you should take a turn resting in the bed. Ayyonth head butted R’nd’s shoulder lightly as they lingered behind where their wing had parted ways for the day. Due to being in the area that hadn’t been hit by the landslide, R’nd had offered his home up to his friends that had lost their own in the devastation so they would have somewhere faintly familiar to rest in without any added fears. Knowing it was open for his own use right then was nice and resting seemed even better but he was restless and knew he’d do nothing but stare at the ceiling.
“No, not yet. I want,” R’nd wasn’t sure what he wanted despite the obvious but an idea came to him and a faint smile appeared. “To fly without a purpose, Ayyonth. If you’re not tired, let’s soar on the wind and get away from everything for a bit.” The death, destruction, and the mood of the Weyr was beginning to get even to him and a quiet escape for even a few minutes sounded perfect.
I’m never too tired to help you, R’nd. R’nd laughed and it felt nice to be able to do such a thing again as it brought a bit of hope to him that perhaps life would return to something akin to normal eventually. “Liar. You’re definitely too tired to help if it amuses you to be.” Ayyonth was a playful dragon, enjoying tricks and pranks, especially on his own rider. If R’nd flailing around would bring entertainment, then Ayyonth would happily ignore requests thrown at him. Of course they both knew in dire and serious situations, Ayyonth was a steady and true companion.
Several minutes later and they were flying lazily above the forest in the direction of the lake with Rell keeping pace after he popped in to join them. R’nd refused to look down until Katila was properly behind him. He had seen the mess from above enough times that it was engrained in his memories but he didn’t need a refresher while he was trying to unwind and escape reality for a small while. Ayyonth was happy to oblige that request and carefully caught wind currents and swooped one way and another but always kept the Weyr behind them and the promise of one of their favourite lounging locations of the lake in front of them.
After a little while with more and more of the stress melting away, R’nd spotted a nice area amongst the trees that seemed large enough for Ayyonth to safely land in. A stroll through the forest sounds nice right now. You can join me as much as you can. Ayyonth dipped low and eventually landed in the clearing and R’nd slid free. The riding straps were gently removed and Ayyonth shook himself out, happy to be freed from the constraints for a time.I’ll stay here. Enjoy yourself but don’t stray too far. I won’t be able to squeeze through much of the forest if you find trouble.
“I love it when you worry but I’ll be fine. Rest up, my friend. I’ll be back shortly.” R’nd patted Ayyonth’s neck and headed off between the trees. While he much preferred the beach and water, strolling through the forest was another activity R’nd often did to relax. Usually he stayed close to Katila in his wanderings or along the river and lake since Ayyonth couldn’t always tag along but that left quite a fair bit of unexplored – by him – forest between the three areas. The current one didn’t seem all that familiar though R’nd guessed he was about an hour’s walk from the lake. It just showed how vast the land was that so much was left unknown to him.
It was actually a rather open area. There were trees but they weren’t as tightly packed like other parts of the forest. Ayyonth could have tagged along and really not have any worries about getting stuck. At least, until R’nd made his way through the large expanse of what he considered a clearing compared to what he was moving into. The trees thickened again but it didn’t bother him. He was on an adventure now and exploring had definitely taken his mind off of other things.
When water lapping at the edge of rocks was heard, R’nd’s curiosity was completely grabbed and he pushed through low hanging branches and into an area that was completely unexpected. A cautious glance was given to the area; if there was water, there was a good chance animals would be near as well if it was considered a watering hole. Rell didn’t seem on alert, which was a good sign, but R’nd wasn’t taking chances. Careful steps brought R’nd up to the edge and he dipped his fingers into the water that seemed clean and gave off no foul odour. As the warmth of the water spread over his hand and R’nd’s eyes lit up and another smile appeared. “Hot springs?” Had he just discovered a hidden away paradise of clean, hot water surrounded by the silence of the forest?
He had to show B’jin! There was an urge to simply strip down and jump in right away but his lover needed the bath and unwinding just as much. Besides, soaking in hot water was always far more enjoyable with someone else.
He only had to remember his way back to the hot springs.
R’nd frowned for a moment, worried that between stress, fatigue, and it simply being a new place that he would never find it again. It was easy enough to have Ayyonth call to Larrikith and have the green pair come to them but R’nd liked the idea of going back to get B’jin and fresh clothes far better. Since he was thinking about fresh clothes, his current outfit was given a glance and R’nd grimaced. Everyone looked as he did, covered in mud, but the bluerider loved his clothing and loved looking good. Since his shirt was already ruined and despite it being among the last in his wardrobe thanks to shirts either being ruined or mysteriously walking off, R’nd stripped it off and tore it into several pieces. It was only after doing so that he remembered he had a firelizard that could help with navigation. He laughed as he looked at his ruined shirt but decided to still use the idea to make sure it was relocated without issue.
As he made his way back to Ayyonth, pieces of his shirt were left as markers to help guide him back to his private paradise. The large clearing was easy enough to find again but he definitely didn’t want to lose the path he had taken, especially with B’jin in toe. It’d be embarrassing but also a letdown after finding something they could both enjoy and hide in for a while.
As soon as the straps were on once more, Ayyonth brought them back to Katila and R’nd could barely contain the bounce in his step as he headed directly for N’mor’s room after grabbing a bag of clothes and strapping them to Ayyonth at his hut. R’nd peeked inside the room instead of bursting in like his excitement wanted him to do. N’mor was asleep, which was probably best given the pain the surgery had to have left him in, and the dragonet slept as well. It looked like the little bronze had recently fed and R’nd knew B’jin would have tended to that matter personally. Not only was he the weyrlingmaster for the bronze, but Rhezalth had bonded to B’jin’s son. That was more than enough reason to ensure the dragonet stayed healthy. R’nd had already decided to offer to oil the dragonet’s hide that night to give B’jin a break; assuming Rhezalth let him.
R’nd slipped inside, waited to make sure B’jin saw him and knew who was entering, and finally guided the greenrider into a hug with a kiss to his nose. “I found something amazing, B’jin.” Even though N’mor was probably knocked out from fellis or some other medication, R’nd continued to keep his voice low so he didn’t disturb anyone. It was a bit harder right then with his excitement over a bath and surprising B’jin but he still managed. “When you’re ready for a break, I’d like to show you. You’ll love it, I promise.”
It was only when his wing’s turn at bringing up fresh water from the lake had ended and his wingleader ordered them all to rest, that R’nd finally felt the weight of everything pushing down on him too much. B’jin had said he would be with Indamor that afternoon but R’nd didn’t want to disturb them, despite the desire to hug the greenrider and take comfort in having him close. The father and son needed some time together as well and R’nd really didn’t want to move even further into Indamor’s bad book; the boy was scary enough as it was with his stare! In fact, to stay on the thin line that kept him in the okay book, R’nd realized he should really remember to call the kid N’mor from now on. He had no desire to spite the kid, especially with him now outranking him on a bronze.
“No, not yet. I want,” R’nd wasn’t sure what he wanted despite the obvious but an idea came to him and a faint smile appeared. “To fly without a purpose, Ayyonth. If you’re not tired, let’s soar on the wind and get away from everything for a bit.” The death, destruction, and the mood of the Weyr was beginning to get even to him and a quiet escape for even a few minutes sounded perfect.
Several minutes later and they were flying lazily above the forest in the direction of the lake with Rell keeping pace after he popped in to join them. R’nd refused to look down until Katila was properly behind him. He had seen the mess from above enough times that it was engrained in his memories but he didn’t need a refresher while he was trying to unwind and escape reality for a small while. Ayyonth was happy to oblige that request and carefully caught wind currents and swooped one way and another but always kept the Weyr behind them and the promise of one of their favourite lounging locations of the lake in front of them.
After a little while with more and more of the stress melting away, R’nd spotted a nice area amongst the trees that seemed large enough for Ayyonth to safely land in. A stroll through the forest sounds nice right now. You can join me as much as you can. Ayyonth dipped low and eventually landed in the clearing and R’nd slid free. The riding straps were gently removed and Ayyonth shook himself out, happy to be freed from the constraints for a time.
“I love it when you worry but I’ll be fine. Rest up, my friend. I’ll be back shortly.” R’nd patted Ayyonth’s neck and headed off between the trees. While he much preferred the beach and water, strolling through the forest was another activity R’nd often did to relax. Usually he stayed close to Katila in his wanderings or along the river and lake since Ayyonth couldn’t always tag along but that left quite a fair bit of unexplored – by him – forest between the three areas. The current one didn’t seem all that familiar though R’nd guessed he was about an hour’s walk from the lake. It just showed how vast the land was that so much was left unknown to him.
It was actually a rather open area. There were trees but they weren’t as tightly packed like other parts of the forest. Ayyonth could have tagged along and really not have any worries about getting stuck. At least, until R’nd made his way through the large expanse of what he considered a clearing compared to what he was moving into. The trees thickened again but it didn’t bother him. He was on an adventure now and exploring had definitely taken his mind off of other things.
When water lapping at the edge of rocks was heard, R’nd’s curiosity was completely grabbed and he pushed through low hanging branches and into an area that was completely unexpected. A cautious glance was given to the area; if there was water, there was a good chance animals would be near as well if it was considered a watering hole. Rell didn’t seem on alert, which was a good sign, but R’nd wasn’t taking chances. Careful steps brought R’nd up to the edge and he dipped his fingers into the water that seemed clean and gave off no foul odour. As the warmth of the water spread over his hand and R’nd’s eyes lit up and another smile appeared. “Hot springs?” Had he just discovered a hidden away paradise of clean, hot water surrounded by the silence of the forest?
He had to show B’jin! There was an urge to simply strip down and jump in right away but his lover needed the bath and unwinding just as much. Besides, soaking in hot water was always far more enjoyable with someone else.
He only had to remember his way back to the hot springs.
R’nd frowned for a moment, worried that between stress, fatigue, and it simply being a new place that he would never find it again. It was easy enough to have Ayyonth call to Larrikith and have the green pair come to them but R’nd liked the idea of going back to get B’jin and fresh clothes far better. Since he was thinking about fresh clothes, his current outfit was given a glance and R’nd grimaced. Everyone looked as he did, covered in mud, but the bluerider loved his clothing and loved looking good. Since his shirt was already ruined and despite it being among the last in his wardrobe thanks to shirts either being ruined or mysteriously walking off, R’nd stripped it off and tore it into several pieces. It was only after doing so that he remembered he had a firelizard that could help with navigation. He laughed as he looked at his ruined shirt but decided to still use the idea to make sure it was relocated without issue.
As he made his way back to Ayyonth, pieces of his shirt were left as markers to help guide him back to his private paradise. The large clearing was easy enough to find again but he definitely didn’t want to lose the path he had taken, especially with B’jin in toe. It’d be embarrassing but also a letdown after finding something they could both enjoy and hide in for a while.
As soon as the straps were on once more, Ayyonth brought them back to Katila and R’nd could barely contain the bounce in his step as he headed directly for N’mor’s room after grabbing a bag of clothes and strapping them to Ayyonth at his hut. R’nd peeked inside the room instead of bursting in like his excitement wanted him to do. N’mor was asleep, which was probably best given the pain the surgery had to have left him in, and the dragonet slept as well. It looked like the little bronze had recently fed and R’nd knew B’jin would have tended to that matter personally. Not only was he the weyrlingmaster for the bronze, but Rhezalth had bonded to B’jin’s son. That was more than enough reason to ensure the dragonet stayed healthy. R’nd had already decided to offer to oil the dragonet’s hide that night to give B’jin a break; assuming Rhezalth let him.
R’nd slipped inside, waited to make sure B’jin saw him and knew who was entering, and finally guided the greenrider into a hug with a kiss to his nose. “I found something amazing, B’jin.” Even though N’mor was probably knocked out from fellis or some other medication, R’nd continued to keep his voice low so he didn’t disturb anyone. It was a bit harder right then with his excitement over a bath and surprising B’jin but he still managed. “When you’re ready for a break, I’d like to show you. You’ll love it, I promise.”
