17.Mar.12, 03:42 AM
"It's not all that bad, Val," B'jin said suddenly, looking up from the work he had returned to after speaking, when he realised Valerian was preoccupied with mulling over his words. His own quiet thoughts had been interrupted by Larrikith, however, as she offered some sudden insight into the quiet workings of the younger Harper's mind. B'jin wasn't quite sure whether to roll his eyes at the little green and her strange delight with plucking other people's brains, or be thankful for the explanation.
"Larri and I have regular time to ourselves. She will go flying without me several times a week - with other dragons or alone. Sometimes, it's because I'm busy with tasks or chores, but just as often because she wants to. Occasionally she takes my children flying, too." B'jin smiled reassuringly. "The relationship between Weyrlings is very intense, and ofttimes the young dragon and their new rider are incredibly possessive." He gave Larrikith a sideways look, "but as the bond strengthens, you will find you are able to do things alone, and pick up aspects of your own life previous."
B'jin paused, standing up properly and turning to face Valerian, his brown eyes flickered to Larrikith for a moment, before turning back to meet the younger Harper's own green gaze. A small smile flickered over his lips at the young man's question, and he returned to his work, letting Larrikith take control of answering that one.
His optimism is better better than his anger, the little dragon said seriously, eyes sparkling a bright rainbow for a moment before fading into a more subdued and content blue. He is too serious and prudish these days, however. Larrikith let out a chirp of amusement as B'jin stood up fluidly and tossed some piece of innards at her, which the dragon twisted to catch in her mouth, amusement thick.
"Blah, blah, blah," B'jin replied, shooting the dragon a dirty look. "Don't listen to her, she's full of wherries teeth!"
That's his new term for 'truth hurts', Larrikith confided in Valerian, her expression just asking him to quiz her.
"Larri and I have regular time to ourselves. She will go flying without me several times a week - with other dragons or alone. Sometimes, it's because I'm busy with tasks or chores, but just as often because she wants to. Occasionally she takes my children flying, too." B'jin smiled reassuringly. "The relationship between Weyrlings is very intense, and ofttimes the young dragon and their new rider are incredibly possessive." He gave Larrikith a sideways look, "but as the bond strengthens, you will find you are able to do things alone, and pick up aspects of your own life previous."
B'jin paused, standing up properly and turning to face Valerian, his brown eyes flickered to Larrikith for a moment, before turning back to meet the younger Harper's own green gaze. A small smile flickered over his lips at the young man's question, and he returned to his work, letting Larrikith take control of answering that one.
His optimism is better better than his anger, the little dragon said seriously, eyes sparkling a bright rainbow for a moment before fading into a more subdued and content blue. He is too serious and prudish these days, however. Larrikith let out a chirp of amusement as B'jin stood up fluidly and tossed some piece of innards at her, which the dragon twisted to catch in her mouth, amusement thick.
"Blah, blah, blah," B'jin replied, shooting the dragon a dirty look. "Don't listen to her, she's full of wherries teeth!"
That's his new term for 'truth hurts', Larrikith confided in Valerian, her expression just asking him to quiz her.