27.Dec.17, 08:30 AM
R’nd released the breath he had been holding and smiled. He was a dad again! It was kind of exciting now that he knew a bit better what he was doing but he was still nervous about screwing something up since everyone was different. They’d have to take it slow, like he had with T’ryn, and learn more about Ayontay and his interests but they had plenty of time for that.
He laughed as he finally reached for his klah, taking a sip and savouring the cinnamon flavour. “We can certainly do that. Not today, though. I’ll need to arrange a time for a family visit but your aunt loves having us over and I think she’ll adore you as well.” While he did need time to arrange for a proper dinner or visit with the family, R’nd also wanted to gauge the reaction to having another son. He’d go in person to take with his sister beforehand so there wouldn’t be any surprises. Her husband was a decent enough man but he wasn’t one for surprises.
“When you’re done your chores for the day, how would you like to go for a ride on your namesake?” At Ayontay’s beaming smile and enthusiastic nod, R’nd smiled in return. Dragons were always the easy go-to for bonding and he couldn’t blame anyone for it. They were beautiful beasts and he could only imagine what it’d be like to go for a ride on your parent’s dragon for the first time. He remembered the first time he rode Gamalieth when R’jit Searched him and figured it was like that but more personal.
“Maybe an evening flight after dinner and I’ll show you one of my favourite spots in the area and we can hang out and talk.” R’nd wanted to be available as much as he could for his son and he wanted to show that. A flight and a talk seemed like a good way to start that.
He laughed as he finally reached for his klah, taking a sip and savouring the cinnamon flavour. “We can certainly do that. Not today, though. I’ll need to arrange a time for a family visit but your aunt loves having us over and I think she’ll adore you as well.” While he did need time to arrange for a proper dinner or visit with the family, R’nd also wanted to gauge the reaction to having another son. He’d go in person to take with his sister beforehand so there wouldn’t be any surprises. Her husband was a decent enough man but he wasn’t one for surprises.
“When you’re done your chores for the day, how would you like to go for a ride on your namesake?” At Ayontay’s beaming smile and enthusiastic nod, R’nd smiled in return. Dragons were always the easy go-to for bonding and he couldn’t blame anyone for it. They were beautiful beasts and he could only imagine what it’d be like to go for a ride on your parent’s dragon for the first time. He remembered the first time he rode Gamalieth when R’jit Searched him and figured it was like that but more personal.
“Maybe an evening flight after dinner and I’ll show you one of my favourite spots in the area and we can hang out and talk.” R’nd wanted to be available as much as he could for his son and he wanted to show that. A flight and a talk seemed like a good way to start that.